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SonicDad Sonic Silhouette Assembly Instructions Manual

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Rev:03/15/13
Designed by:
Ritchie Kinmont
Foam Plate Glider: Sonic Silhouette
About this project:
The Foam Plate Glider Sonic Silhouette is the first in a series of flying glider projects
made from foam plates. This project is designed as a hand thrown glider, launched from
the ground, or launch from an elevated location for longer flights. Although fun for all
ages, younger children may require help hand-launching this glider.
Get some Sonic
glider time in with
this awesome
building project!
You'll be a glider
pilot in no time!
© 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved
Project #40 Page 1/25
FPG: Sonic Silhouette

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  • Page 1 Foam Plate Glider: Sonic Silhouette About this project: The Foam Plate Glider Sonic Silhouette is the first in a series of flying glider projects made from foam plates. This project is designed as a hand thrown glider, launched from the ground, or launch from an elevated location for longer flights. Although fun for all ages, younger children may require help hand-launching this glider.
  • Page 2 FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/15/13 What’s it made of? The Sonic Silhouette is made from foam plates, a plastic drinking straw, and full-sheet printer labels for the airframe. Metal washers provide the nose weight, and craft foam adds a soft tip.

  • Page 3: Shopping List

    Discount retail store, home improvement store, craft store Gule stick Discount retail store, craft store ½” wide clear tape Discount retail store, craft store (Optional) black marker Discount retail store, home improvement store © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 4 (fig. C) graphics to Fig. C first plate Apply these graphics to second plate Step 4 Fig. D Apply the fuselage graphics to the second foam plate as shown. (fig. D) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 5 (fig. F) Carefully cut on fig. F outside of line Cut out all fig. G pieces shown Step 7 Cut out all of the foam pieces shown. (fig. G) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 6 Start by sticking down the left corner on the center and along the axis of the fig. K straw, then carefully align the label straight along the axis, then stick the right corner down as shown. (fig. K) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 7 N Step 15 Using a low-temp hot glue gun, apply a thin bead fig. O of glue on the bottom edge of the stabilizer in the location shown. (fig. O) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 8 Carefully apply pressure to the foam on the back side of the ruler to create a crease in the foam. Be careful not to crack the foam when fig. S making the crease. (fig. S) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 9 The fit between the tail boom gentile; remember the and fuselage is designed to be snug, so care empennage is your friend! must be taken during instillation to avoid damaging the foam. (fig. V) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 10 1/2” fig. Y Step 26 Taper the edges of the wing pieces about 1/2” fig. Z back as shown. It’s helpful to practice on a spare piece of foam. (fig. Z) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 11 Adjust the camber to match the gauge if necessary. (fig. CC) Apply glue here Step 30 Apply a bead of low-temp hot glue in the location fig. DD shown. (fig. DD) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 12 Step 34 Apply a piece of clear tape to the wing in the location shown. Trim the end of the tape so that it extends past the wing about 3/4”. (fig. HH) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 13 Trim the length of the tape Hold joint together leaving about 3/4” and wrap tightly under the tightly while applying tape wing. (fig. KK) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 14 Apply the graphic on the back side of the foam piece as shown. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut out both pieces. (fig. OO) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 15 (fig. QQ) If you wish, you can use a permanent black marker to color the foam on the canopy as shown. (fig. RR) Color foam above fig. RR canopy black © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 16 Now, compare the amount of visible wing at the tips; they should be the same. If you see more or less surface on one side, then carefully warp the wingtip until they match. © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 17 I’ll show you how to launch your glider first, then we’ll look at trimming the elevator for a nice glide. Grip your Sonic Silhouette on the fuselage like this. Start your hand launch with your arm back and the plane level.
  • Page 18 You should be able to glide 10 or 20 feet - even longer if you throw from a higher elevation. © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 19 The warping can be worked out of the wings and horizontal stabilizer with your fingers if you wish to remain at the new temp. © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 20 Sonic Silhouette Graphics Project #40 Page 20/25 Blue/Grey FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/20/13 Rev:12/12/11 (print on full sheet label) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 21 Sonic Silhouette Graphics Project #40 Page 21/25 Blue/Grey FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/20/13 Rev:12/12/11 (print on full sheet label) Camber gauge Centerline marking template Nose pad Sonic Silhouette © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 22 Sonic Silhouette Graphics Project #40 Page 22/25 Red/Blue FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/20/13 Rev:12/12/11 (print on full sheet label) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 23 Sonic Silhouette Graphics Project #40 Page 23/25 Red/Blue FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/20/13 Rev:12/12/11 (print on full sheet label) Camber gauge Centerline marking template Nose pad Sonic Silhouette © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 24 Sonic Silhouette Graphics Project #40 Page 24/25 Green/Pink FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/20/13 Rev:12/12/11 (print on full sheet label) © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...
  • Page 25 Sonic Silhouette Graphics Project #40 Page 25/25 Green/Pink FPG: Sonic Silhouette Rev:03/20/13 Rev:12/12/11 (print on full sheet label) Camber gauge Centerline marking template Nose pad Sonic Silhouette © 2013 SonicDad Enterprises All rights reserved...