Glider Material?

Question

Me and my friends need to make a model gliger witha wing span of no more than a metre what material should we use?

Answer 1

As mentioned, Balsa for sure. If you want to bend it, steam it into a bend.

Answer 2

Use balsa for general construction. Use hard balsa for the spars and load bearing sections. You can cover with any of the iron on coverings (Solar Film/Monokote etc). Do not use too much epoxy, it will make it heavy. Use white glue or any of the super glues.

If you need any help, just ask. I will help you in all aspects of design, construction, finishing, balancing and flying.

Answer 3

Balsa wood is the traditional material.

You should be able to find it at any hobby store.

Good Luck...

Answer 4

Balsa, as mentioned before to make the ribs/longerons/frame and silk paper to cover the assembly, (to make it as light as possible)