Sandpiper 12 - Catapult Launched Glider

Catapult Gliders - 12
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Sandpiper 12 CLG Kit

Sandpiper 12 CLG Kit

SKU: SP12KIT1

$13.00

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Additional Items Select all that apply Full-Scale Plan (Printed on 11x17) (+ $1.00) Sanding Block w/ Sandpaper (+ $2.00)

Hobby Knife w/ #11 Blade Select all that apply Red (+ $3.00) Blue (+ $3.00) Magenta (+ $3.00) Gold (+ $3.00)

Gorilla Super Glue Select all that apply 1 - Tube (3g) (+ $3.00)

Additional Glider Select all that apply Parts for 2nd Glider (+ $8.00)

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Description

The Sandpiper 12 catapult glider is easy to build and perfect for beginners.
Great for STEM projects, learning about flight, and outdoor fun!

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Specifications:

Width: 12 inch (30.5 cm) wingspan (before dihedral)
Length: 12 inch (30.5 cm) fuselage
Wing Thickness: 3/32 inch (2.5 mm)
Stabilizer Thickness: 1/32 inch (0.75 mm)
Weight: (Varies) Approx. 5-8 grams.

Maximize your fun:
Buy a number of these and build with your friends and family! Head out to the park and challenge each other to a duration flight contest.

NOTE: These are recommended for outdoor use because they launch very high and at a high rate of speed! Eye protection is highly recommended when launching!

This kit includes:

Laser-cut balsa parts - ready for easy cut out, sanding, and assembly.
A 6 inch catapult launcher.
Two 7 inch rubber bands 1/8 inch thick.
One 36 inch hobby-grade (Tan Super Sport) rubber band 1/8 inch thick.
Three metal slugs (not lead) - for nose weight.
Approx. 4 grams of modeling clay - for nose weight.
One nail file - for sanding dihedral groves and rounding shark tooth.
Printed instructions for assembly, trimming, and flying.

Things you will need:

A sharp knife hobby knife - very little cutting is required.
Glue - Preferably cyanoacrylate (CA) aka. super glue.
Cutting mat - highly recommended.
Sanding block w/ sandpaper - (Add one to this order for only $2.)