FPG-9

The Foam Plate Glider model 9 (FPG-9) is a simple, hand launched, glider made from a common foam picnic plate. Placing a penny at the nose in order to ensure appropriate flight, the FPG-9 is an inexpensive way to teach flight mechanics.

The plane, originally created to teach simple aviation in public schools and through the Air Force, the plane was adapted and used for Aviation Merit Badge for the Boy Scouts of America.

It is also used by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to introduce people to model glider flying. The AMA created a video on how to create the FPG-9.

Jack Reynolds, Volunteer, National Model Aviation Museum created a document to easily create the FPG-9.

It may be built and flown to satisfy an elective activity in the Boy Scouts of America Aviation Merit Badge.

External links

• Instructions for building an FPG-9, written By Jack Reynolds, Volunteer, National Model Aviation Museum
• Boy Scouts Aviation Merit Badge Requirements