Slip-Slida (oz16805)
About this Plan
Slip-Slida. Free flight catapult glider model. Wingspan 12 in.
Direct submission to Outerzone.
Corrections?
Did we get something wrong with these details about this plan (especially the datafile)?
That happens sometimes. You can help us fix it.
Add a correction
-
(oz16805)
Slip-Slida
by B Mallett
from Aeromodeller
July 1994
12in span
Glider F/F
clean :)
all formers complete :)
-
Submitted: 05/05/2026
Filesize: 80KB
Format: • PDFbitmap
Credit*: DannyM
Downloads: 219
Do you have a photo you'd like to submit for this page? Then email admin@outerzone.co.uk
User comments
I wonder where the CG is supposed to go?Dave - 09/06/2026
The centre of gravity will be determined by test flights.
pmw - 09/06/2026
The Sky Rover is a similar layout by the same designer. As far as I can see no CG is shown on that plan either but the little sketches of the figure launching the model illustrate the standard procedure for trimming it. Carrying out this trial and error method over a soft surface (e.g. long grass) should be all that's required for a small solid balsa model such as this.
Skippy - 09/06/2026
I can't see it in that Aeromodeller but there is another design by My Mallet therein. As for this one, I would respectfully suggest that it leaves much to be desired structurally!
bill dennis - 10/06/2026
Sorry - Mr Mallet
bill dennis - 10/06/2026
If building, I'd consider using 1/8th balsa with the grain running from nose to tail, with 1/32" side plates with grain vertical. Better chance of the fuzz surviving it's first catapulting or landing!
Roger T - 10/06/2026
To Bill Dennis.
Month corrected: it is July.
Paolo - 12/06/2026
Hello everyone,
so let's have a try [pic 003]. I choose 1/32 " (0.8 mm) for all flying surfaces and 2 mm (5/64") for the fuselage. Span will be a bit less than 43 cm (17 in) instead of the original's 12 in.
I will keep you informed about possible success.
Many thanks to Mary and Steve for their wonderful and unique website. Keep on providing us with highly appreciated inspirations.
Best wishes
Robert Schlickewitz - 13/06/2026
My model is ready [main pic, 004-006]. Wingspan is a bit under 43 cm, weight is 10 g or 0.35 oz, CG lies 1/3" in front of the main wing's leading edge. Ballast is less than 2 g / 0.07 oz.
I built it as light as I could and intended it as a hand launch glider - not for catapult launch. It floats gently and is capable of nice calm and slow glides. Best suited for indoor flying or outdoor when the wind is on holiday.
Next step will be a smaller more solid version for catapult launch.
Robert Schlickewitz - 15/06/2026
That's great Robert... a video would be nice.
RC Yeager - 15/06/2026
Thank you Robert.
Your workmanship makes it well worth the effort required to scan and upload such unusual but interesting designs.
Danny MZ - 16/06/2026
@RC Yaeger, @ Danny MZ, The Slip-Slida is not my first three-lifting-surface-aircraft model. A more conventional but nevertheless interesting test vehicle was my albessard-type-triavion-glider. It's gliding path was even flatter than that of the Slip-Slida: https://beginner.zone/1012-albessard-type-triavion-glider/
Robert Schlickewitz - 16/06/2026
Add a comment
- Slip-Slida (oz16805)
- Plan File Filesize: 80KB Filename: Slip-Slida_oz16805.pdf
- help with downloads
Notes
* Credit field
The Credit field in the Outerzone database is designed to recognise and credit the hard work done in scanning and digitally cleaning these vintage and old timer model aircraft plans to get them into a usable format. Currently, it is also used to credit people simply for uploading the plan to a forum on the internet. Which is not quite the same thing. This will change soon. Probably.
Scaling
This model plan (like all plans on Outerzone) is supposedly scaled correctly and supposedly will print out nicely at the right size. But that doesn't always happen. If you are about to start building a model plane using this free plan, you are strongly advised to check the scaling very, very carefully before cutting any balsa wood.
Terms of Use
© Outerzone, 2011-2026.
All content is free to download for personal use.
For non-personal use and/or publication: plans, photos, excerpts, links etc may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Outerzone with appropriate and specific direction to the original content i.e. a direct hyperlink back to the Outerzone source page.
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site's owner is strictly prohibited. If we discover that content is being stolen, we will consider filing a formal DMCA notice.