Reducing the Flying Speed of the Windrider Walkalong Glider

Boom ballast made from paper clips taped to the nose of a windrider (without the plastic centrally located ballast).

Video describing ballast options for the Windrider and how to make and attach a paper clip boom ballast:

A single paperclip may not be enough. Here's how to add another half paper clip:

Video describing how to adjust the paper clip boom ballast:

Foundation tape is attached to the nose foam to keep it intact (the tape holding the paper clip is attached on top of the foundation tape layer:

The above videos outline how to reduce the flight speed of the Windrider Walkalong Glider by reducing its weight. A boom ballast from a paper clip can weigh less because of its position forward of the nose. Scientific American Frontiers Flying Free Episode. Flying walkalong gliders using only your hands Back to home page Copyright Phil Rossoni, 2/7/09