Synopses & Reviews
It's the classic, world’ s bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun.
The World Record Paper Airplane Book raises paper airplane making to a unique, unexpected art. This new edition boasts four brand-new models: Stiletto, Spitfire, Galactica, and Sting Ray. Added to its hangar of proven fliers (including Valkyrie, Hammerhead, Vortex, Condor, Pterodactyl, and, of course, the famous World Record Paper Airplane) that makes twenty airworthy designs. Each is swathed in all-new, attention-grabbing graphics and is ready to tear out, fold, and fly. There are at least five models for each design and all-important instructions for how to adjust and throw each plane for best flight.
But the planes are just the beginning. The book features tons of cool information on aerodynamics, competitions, and designing your own high-performing models. Readers will learn why paper airplanes fly (and why they crash), the history of Ken Blackburn’ s world record, and how to organize and win contests. Also included is a flight log and pull-out runway for practicing accuracy.
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“Its time to toss those boring white paper airplanes and buy The World Record Paper Airplane Book”—Hemispheres magazine
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Synopsis
Now completely revised and expanded, with new models, new full-color graphics, and new know-how, this is the irresistible bestseller that marries the fun of making paper airplanes with the hard science of aeronautical engineering. The result? The perfect collection for novice and frequent flier alike. It features:
•A hangar's worth of different designs, from the basic dart to a biplane, autogyro, and the famous World Record Paper Airplane
•112 ready-to-fold airplanes with attention-grabbing full-color graphics
•An improved and expanded primer on the principles of flight, including weight vs. lift, drag vs. thrust, and adjustments for greater stability
• Everything you need to know about the all-important throw--how to match throwing technique with the right model
•Aerobatics: how to perform circles, loops, dives, and other stunts
• How to organize (and win!) paper airplane contests
•Plus a flight log and pull-out runway
About the Author
Ken Blackburn is an aerospace engineer and four time Guinness World Record holder for paper airplane time aloft (last record 27.60 seconds). He works for the Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, performing research in aerodynamics.Jeff Lammers is an engineer and entrepreneur based in Florida. He flies small planes in his spare time.
Table of Contents
HISTORY OF THE WORLD RECORD PAPER AIRPLANE .........4
A WHIRLWIND TOUR OF AERODYNAMICS ...11
Why Paper Airplanes Fly.............11
Why Paper Airplanes Crash ........12
MAKING PAPER AIRPLANES ......16
Fearless Folding.............16
The Importance of Fine-Tuning...17
Designing Your Own Paper
Airplanes ........18
BEST-BET THROWING TECHNIQUES .....21
What Makes a Paper Airplane
Fly the Farthest?......23
OPTIMAL AIRFIELDS ......24
Flying at Home or in the Office.........24
Flying Outdoors ......26
Flying in Large Indoor Areas ......28
THE ART OF AEROBATICS ........29
Circles.......29
Loops......30
Dives and Tailslides .....31
COMPETITIVE FLYING .....32
Organizing a Contest........32
Taking Home the Trophy ....35
FOLDING AND FINE-TUNING INSTRUCTIONS ..........37
General Guidelines........37
The Basic Square Plane ......38
The Basic Dart ...........40
The Stunt Plane ......42
The Eagle ........44
The Chopper.........46
The Interceptor .......48
The Stratus.........50
The Vortex........52
The Shuttle........54
The Hammerhead ......56
The World Record Paper Airplane....58
The Camel.........60
The Phantom .......62
The Galactica ....64
The Valkyrie.......66
The Falcon ........68
The Stiletto..........70
The Metropolis.......72
The Flying Wing.......74
The Spitfire ........76
FLIGHT LOG .......78
THE HANGAR—THE PLANES THEMSELVES...81
TEST YOUR ACCURACY WITH THE RUNWAY, LOCATED BETWEEN THE FLIGHT LOG AND THE HANGAR.