How Do I Learn About Carbon Fiber? Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider Most modern glider designs today include the use of carbon fiber, typically in the fuselages and sometimes Read more
Catapult Glider Time Prediction Theories Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider A combination of launching height and sink rate is what determines how long a glider will stay aloft (glide Read more
Basic Glider Physics Washout Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When discussing glider designs, whether indoor or outdoor hand launch gliders (HLG) or catapult launch Read more
What It Takes to Make a Good Indoor Glider Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider The indoor glider events are simple yet hard to master. When one thinks about the events, it quickly boils Read more
Launching Handles for Catapult Gliders By Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When one first starts learning how to fly catapult gliders, the issue of launching handles is raised. Below are the Read more
Free-Flight Trimming of a Glider Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider Introduction Many times when a casual observer is watching my gliders circle around, I am asked the Read more
Basic Sanding Techniques Originally by Kurt Krempetz for AMA Glider When building gliders, one item that is almost always used is sandpaper. The process of removing material Read more