Lightweight Plane Glider - Flies Really Well! - Free 3D Print Model

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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

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A1 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

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95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

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I made a gun launcher for this glider, I think you might want to check it out :)

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1031904#profileId-1014864

Check out my latest glider:
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Lightweight Plane Glider

This 3d printed glider only take 25 minutes to print and flies super well. Its centre of mass and lift is calculated so the plane slightly pitches up in fly, maximise the range.

With a weight of only 4.9g, this is a very light glider, making it an ideal and safe toy for kids.

The best way to throw it is slow and straight. Due to the lightweight nature of this glider, it is recommended to use indoor to avoid strong wind.

I have only tried PLA and PETG for this print, you can achieve even lower weight with ABS, PLA Aero or PLA-LW!

3D print instructions (Please read! especially if you don't use my print profiles)

Use 100% infill (Important! as it keeps the plane balanced)
In order to make the wings stronger, the first 2 layers need to be printed in 0.1mm layer height, and 0.2mm for the rest, try to go slow with 1st and 2nd layers. (All configured in my print profiles)
Make sure your print bed is clean and levelled (important, otherwise you may get defects on the wings)
Wait until the bed to COMPLETLY cooled down before carefully peel the plane off with a scraper. Take the plane off starting from the head using a scraper to avoid bending to the plane.

Happy Printing!

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1/18/2025 - Update 1: Tested and uploaded new print profile for A1 Mini printers

1/20/2025 - Update 2: Added more model pictures

8/1/2025 - Update 3: you can bend the front horizontal stablers (front wings) into a slight v shape to improve gliding performance (Optional)

Comment & Rating (7948)

@user_1749813642

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95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

super, it flies very well, as long as the cat doesn't catch it. printed with A1 mini

@Dangerclose76

hahahha my cat loves it too😂

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@Silly_Seby

the cat is acting like mine when I give him a treat 😄

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@Kung_Fu_sg

bruh that Is so funny

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@user_2953226138

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Purchased, the kids love to eat it

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@Tieq121

This is so funny :DD I love it!

@pantomime

you realise that it’s a cat in the picture

@user_3478486891

Replying to @pantomime :

it's a kitten

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@user_580499664

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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

cool design and printed on a holographic plate.

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@Tieq121

awesome!! thanks!

@T180

Splendid

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@Desmo_

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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

super easy to print and fly well. nice job !!!

The profile uploader has replied

@Tieq121

Thank you!

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@Temujin

May i know setting to make a lot of line at front plate?

@Desmo_

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Replying to @Temujin :

With X1C, when you send the print, one of the parameter is flow calibration. Before the print, the lidar analyze the line to setup flow parameter.

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@MakerMania

so i have tried to print 2 other gliders that did not work but this one looks better and i WILL! TRY! and its only got 5 star ratings that is a good sign

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The designer has replied

@Tieq121

Make sure to use 100% infill, hope you enjoy :)

@MakerMania

Replying to @Tieq121 :

well it worked but sometimes it hit the ground HARD! and it broke :( i will print again

@MakerMania

Replying to @MakerMania :

is there any special way to throw it?

@TGREEN82

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95% scale - A1 Mini - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Missing Model Parts:wing issue

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@Tieq121

bed adheasion issue. Can you try washing your buildplate and try again

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@TGREEN82

Replying to @Tieq121 :

yes I’ll give it a shot

@Tieq121

Replying to @TGREEN82 :

No problem! Let me know if the issue persists. This happens to every print when the bed is not clean. You can avoid touching the bed with your hands, so you don't need to wash it often.

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@user_982253525

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A1 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Overall very fun glider, using the author designed shooter is recommended as it would make the glider easier to fly for young kids. Would not recommend using PLA Matte to print the glider, makes it difficult to push into the shooter guide piece.

The profile uploader has replied

@Tieq121

Thank you for the feedback! I also don't recommend PLA matte because it is not only brittle but also introduces too much friction to the launcher parts.

@JanekSlon

Would you say PETG be the best for this? Thanks :)

@user_158461590

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A1 - 2 gliders per plate - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

really good flies really far but the wings break after only a few throws and now I am going to add random letters to get as many points as possible. bygygtft cgbhbhbunc injdcnincejhjrcbuvghuvhghbcrhbjcfnifcjkncf)jcf jvjfincfj f j je njrvnj. j f jnivnjvf jvfjinf. I if end j im gimmick kmicfmk nifty if mic. if nit nunvtimfvimf keg mi gjoffko fmotvjivtjrvji fivtijvtinvtmtk thing okt okvtjojvitjkvfijkjvtintv8n Tks ginkvmmkdcmk moomcdim fin thing mifcmomrcon Fiji gitvjivfjorcjiv jivfjivtjijvtirvijvrijrvinucrnnrcnvtuvjtijvtnjrvin f. vgjnfifmvijifjvingvj gjnnvfnivtjivfjijvfjvfjfvinjvfninrckmkcrminvfknvitjvfimvrimcrkm8hbnim7tvrvgbjecnnhbucrnjbhnitvnbutvnubhmrcnjnutvnuurdbbuyctbunrjndrundr jncrunucrnjcdnjcrunudrnucdbuun ndcunhudcbhbhbhbh hhhdcnjdcnid nubce7hcdjnucdhucduhcdunixejijxdomicjdihgxyegujdxj8udxhuhcruj fjcfnhbxuhrdujfivjirfhurfjijfcujucrjifjrnucrnvfn)nrcurchincrhvdrgbrcnitvkjvtjninfruhivtjitvnudrbunftijtvihrfijiftjirfjirfjifrjiifrjinibybunidcnibuecninundcjnununbiuhuhunuhbuhg thats 1000

The profile uploader has replied

@Tieq121

thankis

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@user_158461590

Replying to @Tieq121 :

thankis?

@Tieq121

Replying to @user_158461590 :

I meant thanks, lol :D

@user_1024192260

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P1P/S, X1C - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

it looks great

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@Tieq121

I glad you like it!

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@CAMCOND

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A1 - 2 gliders per plate - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Printing two at once saves time

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@user_4078007353

how ❔🤣

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@user_267249011

yo that’s so cool Im going to try translucent filament next btw how did u get it so clear

@tsaalm__

Replying to @user_267249011 :

I'm assuming that the layer is just too thin, and also it looks clear because its still sticked to the plate

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