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Trimming and Flying [96]
For FOLD AND FLY paper aircraft, the gap between theory and application is this one. Two things make a successful paper airplane: proper nose weight and correct trim. Since my designs are already well balanced, let is talk about trimming. There are two kinds of common problems. The SPLAT (Special parameters lacking attention on takeoff) t... (read more)
Flying High [95]
Fold and fly a variety of your own paper airplanes. Ages 9 and up. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. 3 p.m., June 22, 2007 Register by calling (561) 641-9100. Community Calendar PalmBeachPost ... (read more)
Paper Airplanes Tips for Speed and Distance [94]
1. If you like your paper airplane to fly (or glide) slowly and further, design the paper airplane with longer wings span but smaller wing area. This concept is widely used to design gliders planes. 2. On the other hand, if you want to make a paper airplane fly faster, make the wing shorter relative to the fuselage length (this is call... (read more)
Throwing a Paper Airplane: It's a Balancing Act [93]
When a paper airplane is aloft, there's a delicate balance between the downward force of gravity on the plane and the upward force of the air. A great insight from physics is that all of the forces of gravity acting on every atom of the plane behave like one force pulling down at a point called the "center of gravity." This point is easy ... (read more)
Tips for combating kids' summer boredom [93]
The school year has ended and children who eagerly looked forward to summer vacation may now be complaining about being bored! Adults can help a child overcome summer boredom by being prepared with a variety of activities that are both fun and educational. Play is essential for children to learn and grow. While they are playing they figur... (read more)
Did You Know? Origami and Paper Airplanes [92]
In Japanese, "oru" means "to fold" and "kami" means "paper." Origami, the art of folding objects out of paper without cutting, pasting, or decorating, has its documented origins as far back as 12th century Japan. There are 2 categories of origami: one is ceremonial in nature (folded decorations attached to gifts), and the other is for rec... (read more)
What To Do If [92]
Your Plane Dives And Crashes: Add up elevator by bending the back edges of the wings up a little. Or throw the plane a little harder. Your Plane Climbs, Slows, Then Crashes: Reduce the amount of up elevator by making the back edges of the wings flatter. Or throw the plane a little slower. Your Plane Heads Off To The Right: Bend t... (read more)
Glossary of Paper Airplane Terms [91]
This paper airplane glossary has some interesting terms you might come across as you develop and explore your interest in paper airplanes. Keep in mind that these terms are used not only for folding paper airplanes or other paper craft projects, but some of the terms are used in describing things that happen in flight – regardless of whet... (read more)
Paper Boat - Humor Contest [90]
The Paper Boater ran a limerick/humor contest. By far the most popular art form was the familiar limerick. (Says something about the class of reader I suppose.) So other than the one entry about "the meticulous shipwright who demanded his pay-per-boat", the best of the lot follows. A hippy canoeist who tripped, (With paper boats alwa... (read more)
Trimming and Flying Your Plane. [89]
Once you've made all of your folds and the plane looks symmetrical, it's time to trim it, or adjust it, for flight. Give it a gentle toss forward. Your goal is to have it glide smoothly and gently to the ground, either flying straight or in a gradual curve.Make these adjustments, if necessary:If the nose drops and the plane dives into the... (read more)