Origami Airplanes. Florence Temko

14 Classic Dart 14 Blunt-Nose Plane 16 Sideways Plane 18 Delta Cruiser 20 Flying Wing 22 Square Paper Plane 25 Big Nose 28 Angel Wing 30 Stealth Plane 32 Whirlybird 34 Global Flyer 36 Smoothie 38 Comet 40 Flying Bill 43 Looper 44 Flying Bug 46 Prize Winner 48 Reverse fold 48 Arms Crossed 50 Satellite 52 Fighter Plane 53 BUILDING AN AIRPORT 56 DECORATIONS 57 CONTESTS 58 HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN PAPER AIRPLANES 60 Aerodynamics 60 A Design Attempt 61 Aerobatics 62 Experimenting 62 Science Project 63 Authentic Silhouettes 63 Conclusion 63 GLOSSARY 64

       Introduction

      Apaper airplane is one of the most popular and least expensive toys, yet sending one zooming into the air provides an exhilarating experience every time.

      It is possible to fold many kinds of paper airplanes by following step-by-step directions, but it is less well known that it is quite easy to invent entirely new designs.

      This thought occurred to me when I read about the First International Paper Airplane Competition held in 1967 at the New York Hall of Science. This contest was set up to find the best models in several different categories, such as Distance Aloft, Duration Aloft, and Origami. When I learned that 12,000 entries had been received, I realized that the possibilities of creating new airplanes were infinite.

      As the author of many how-to books, I decided to combine two basic aspects of constructing paper airplanes in Origami Airplanes: How to Fold and Design Them.

       step-by-step instructions for folding sheets of paper into airplanes without any cutting or gluing, in accordance with the principles of origami; and

       ideas for constructing new airplanes.

      In using this book, it is a good idea to begin folding some planes by following the directions and experimenting with the best flight patterns.AII designs have been tested and are good fliers. After you have gained some experience, it will be easier to design your own planes successfully. The explanations of the basics of construction and aerodynamics will help you in your quest. All planes can benefit from adjustments outlined in the sections "General Flying Help" and "How to Design Your Own Paper Airplane."

      Have a good flight, and enjoy the magic moment when your plane seems suspended in the air and then keeps on gliding.

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