A sample of the colorful collection of outdoor gliders built by the Nuñez family (above). Included are several Sting-18 catapult gliders and the author’s Maxima-30 discus launch glider (center). All of the gliders here were built from the excellent laser-cut kit by A2Z Corp (below).


thinner, more rounded in planform, and with light 5-pound balsa replacing the heavy ¹⁄₁₆-inch C-Grain used for the trailing edge. The wing sanding is where it pays off to be patient. Carefully shape the wing so it is balanced left to right, uniform and has a sharp airfoil highpoint at one-third of the chord. Tip: never round off the trailing edge. An additional dihedral break evenly spaced with the others gives the wing smoother di- hedral and better roll-out during launch. My wing also incorporates a leading edge of hard wood, such as maple or cherry, ob-


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