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I had a go at printing an all-3D printed wing that I found on Thingiverse. When I needed a couple of keepers I didn't have any handy so designed and printed a couple.
The wing design is called a GASP One and can be found here
The plane is a bit on the heavy side but flies surprisingly well and didn't fall apart after a cartwheel! I plan on removing the motor, putting a fairing on the back and trying it out on the slope.
Posted : March 6, 2023 4:46 pm
BMFAAdministrator reacted
keepers look good. What does the model fly like ?
Posted : March 6, 2023 11:07 pm
Hi Martin
I have added a Forum specifically for 3d Printed Aircraft, see https://itat-forum.bmfa.uk/3d-printed-aircraft would be great to see and hear more about the GASP 1
Posted : March 7, 2023 11:17 am
Martin Oldershaw reacted
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@jono Its a bit heavy so have to fly it fairly fast, as it slows up it needs more and more up and then will eventually stall. But there's no surprises or sudden tip stalls. Biggest issue was launching it safely. Ideally it would be best launched on a skid ramp with a short bungee.
But my goal was to see if I could 3d print a plane that actually flies and that has been achieved. If I did another I'm sure I could make it lighter, essentially the internal structure is just infill so it's all about the density and pattern that gives enough strength without adding too much weight.
I think it will go well on the slope.
Posted : March 7, 2023 11:35 am
Jonathan Robertson reacted