winglets

[andrew wallace]

anybody have any ideas about making winglets 

[Fred]

Hey Andrew

Wood or fibre?

For my ash, cut off 2 “wings” in foam. Insert tubes etc for the joiners. Sheeting, then for the winglet itself, 3mm plywood core, + 4mm balsa sanded in a profile, clarkY ish.
Vinyl covered et voilà

Alternatively, top rippin, and maybe others, are selling pairs that you can then adapt to your wing.

[andrew wallace]

Hey Fred
Im for making them out of wood, they are for an ASW 20
Just looking for ideas for the shape,size and angles
Thanks for helping

[andrew wallace]

This is my first attempt at making the winglets I've used 2 pieces of 1/8 balsa with a piece of 1/16 ply in the middle for strength
I've the winglet leaning out by 10° but will check the angle when the wing is on the fuselage

[Fred]

Looking good Andrew!

If I may, I would do them a tad smaller. You can also angle them a bit, usually in the 10 degrees or so region on the outside.

[andrew wallace]

I've made winglets for the ASW 20
They are added to the wing extensions which I have to join to the main wing my big concern is can the tips be too heavy and effect the glider in flight

[andrew wallace]

Winglet

[Fred]

Looks good Andrew