CAP Glider
Download the color pattern as a PDF document.
CAPGlider is an original design, but it owes its inspiration to Dr.Yasuaki Ninomiya and his Whitewings paper airplanes. Dr. Ninomiya's published paper airplane design instructions and equations provided much guidance in the development this airplane.
International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) Wing Root Flags Use these Wing Root Covers to create an international fleet of gliders.
Or download the LARGE PATTERN as a PDF document.
For the Teachers
The following are lesson plans for presenting the CAP Glider to a class
and a black & white line drawing of the pattern for duplicating multiple
copies on a Xerox machine. Also, the International Wing Root Flags (above)
can be used to individualize the gliders and add another dimension to
your lesson.
Black & White pattern
as a PDF document.
Airframe Terminology Lesson Plan
Dynamics of Flight Lesson Plan
History
of General Aviation Learning Packet pdf file - teacher resource material
including lesson plans, activities, handouts, etc.
National
Standards for General Aviation
Instruction for printing and assembling the CAPGlider
Printing
1. Download and save the Word file in a convenient place, like your desktop.
2. Print the pattern on your color printer using white, heavy card stock.
Materials Needed
Pattern printed on white heavy index card stock (approx. 110 lb.)
Scissors
Stick Glue and/or White Glue
Construction
1. Roughcut out all pieces.
2. Carefully trim all pieces.
3. Fold main wing stiffener under and glue to bottom side of main wing.
4. Use a ruler or blade of scissors to crease the main wing and horizontal
stabilizer attachment tabs on the fuselage strips.
5. Glue the left and right pieces of the fuselage to the center fuselage.
6. Cut slits in front and rear of main wing at the wing root.
7. Shape wing chamber.
8. Crease main wing at middle to create dihedral.
9. Attach main wing and horizontal stabilizer.
10. Glue the wing cover to the top of wing to strengthen the wing root
over the cuts.
11. Trim, Fly and Enjoy.
Designed by William H. Jackson, Maj, CAP
Director of Aerospace Education
New Mexico Wing