Nova Design Airglider 40 - Blue/Orange Review

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(More customer reviews)The airglider 40 is a very well made glider. It goes together well but don't be put off by the bending you have to do to give the wings their dihedral. It flies well using the rubber band launcher outdoors and flies well indoors by just tossing it. I wasn't able to figure how to adjust the flight path by adjusting the wings. One thing you shouldn't do is to try and use two people to launch the glider - one to hold the launcher and the other to launch the glider. The glider's tail struck the plastic handle and broke the receptable that holds the rear stabilizers. I used epoxy and repaired it - although not perfectly. The repair worked pretty well and I got it flying again.
The wings are curved into a dihedral by tensioning 30-50# kite line. (I'm guessing the pound strength of the line.) It broke somehow so I measured the old line and cut a length to repair it. I put the kite line through a needle, threaded it through the wing holes, looped it at the end like the original and re-created the tensioning. I experimented with the adjustments on the leading and trailing edges and finally got it right.
It's a neat toy for the adult who remembers the cheap balsa flyers of our youth because it really sails! But I'm not sure it's a great toy for a child because you DO have to be somewhat careful that you don't subject it to too much abuse. It's pretty sturdy considering the materials used (carbon fiber, quality nylon fabric, and spectra type of kite line) but it's not indestructible.)
Nova Design makes good stuff and this is a quality toy for someone who appreciates thoughtful design.

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Introducing a completely new concept in model airplanes -- The sail tension of the Airglider 40 is made of tear-resistant Spinnaker cloth and the frame is made of fiberglass and carbon fiber, making it much more stable than comparable wood or foam airplanes.-- The Airglider 40 is visually appealing due to its filigree bracings and it has great potential for experiments such as flying around a curve by turning the wing and altering the center of gravity by adding or removing ballast.-- The Airglider 40 flies best in no wind or very light wind.You can have fun practicing the different launch methods.The "Ground Launch" uses a rubber band catapult to achieve the great starting height -this send off is spectacular and dynamic.The "Sidearm Launch" is a new sporty launch technique that you can use to catapult the Airglider 40 as well as a discus into the air!-- The Airglider 40 is easy to assemble and includes a detailed manual.Get yours today and start flying! -- For Ages 3+.

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