I was asked about my ME-163 komet plans that I had done a while ago. The first version I did used a single ply wing with a couple of spars, however due to the rear mounted motor and the balast needed to get the right CG, the wing had too much flex and I wasn't really happy with it. So I doubled the leading edge of the wing, changed the spar type and location, added a cross spar, doubled the lower fuse to better withstand landings and made it a rocket glider. Step by step photos are included. I was almost able to keep it on one sheet, just the tail extension didn't fit.

Update 6/2015
I've since also flown it with my grayson microjet V-3 motor and an 800mah 3s pack and it flies very well. I had to add a touch of extra nose weight but it carries it really well, it will fly at almost full up elevator and not stall out, inverted takes almost no forward stick, really a nice performing pusher.

39" span.
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Here is the NARCON 2015 presentation I did on rocket glider and large rockets using depron. Hope you find it interesting. If you view it in slide show mode the bullets will appear one by one. It's in a zipped file, you'll need to unzip it. When you click on the youtube links you will need to minimize the power point and expand your browser youtube window.

Frank

Hi, here is a quick rundown on common parts I use, the foam, servos, etc are all needed, the micro horns or carbon rod may or may not be needed depending on the model. You can always use cheaper parts, this is what I use and I know they work, ymmv.

Foam safe CA+ with accelerator for most glue joints.

3M-77 spray adhesive for laminating if needed.

Servos, I have used HS-55 servos for allmost all my gliders, they are light and I've had little failure using them. The hs-65 carbonite gear and HS-82 MG and HS-81's are all good too, heavier but more torque, not really needed for most of my rocket gliders.

Transmitter: I use a DX7, but this Dx6i has most of the same features, 10 model memory, mixing, flap switch for glide trim...pretty inexpensive.
Receivers, whatever you are comfortable with. I fly spektrum and use the AR400 now as it is full range.
Most receivers can run with 3.5V or better input so a larger capacity 1S battery(450mah) should work fine. Servos can run a tad slower at lower than 4.8V so you should check and make sure you are happy with your setup if you go with 1S. The 1S batttery should have a plug that is compatible with your RX.

You can go to Grayson hobbies and find most of these items or check your local hobby shop.

Transmitter: Spektrum DX-7 or DX-6i

For rocket flight:

1s battery: https://www.commonsenserc.com/produc...oducts_id=5940(may need to put a compatible connector for your rx)
receiver: Spektrum AR-400
servos: 2 Hitec HS55

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