How to make the worlds best Paper plane

[Striker]

I had to entertain some kids on the weekend boy that was tuff....lol

So I did my homework the night before and found how to build some fun paper planes.

Here is a link to a web site showing you how to build other planes.
http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk/planes.php

But if you want a video showing how to build the worlds best paper plane go here. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2768368762284821227&q=paper%2Bairplane

It gets a bit tricky through the middle section but after you do it about 20 times like I did you become a master at it and it's real simple. Then go out side windy or not and throw it as hard as you can straight up and watch it fly.

I'll make 1 now and post a pic...

Give it a go and let me know how you go.

[ving]

too much time on yuor hands tony :P

[Striker]

Heres a pic of the worlds best plane I just did now....fly's beautifully.

Your right dave.

[rogerg]

Fun link :)

It got me thinking though... the paper plane seems like such a basic and easy concept. But, before they evented the aeroplane, did the paper plane exist??? surely not otherwise they would have worked out how to build a big plane, yet paper planes are so simple?

I wonder.. did Galileo or whoever invented the aeroplane (excuse my obvious ignorance/lack of knowledge) draw plans on paper then scrunch them up and throw them in the bin, or did they fold them into a plane and throw it in the bin? :)

[Striker]

Roger I may have too much time on my hands like Dave said but you think too much....lol

[rogerg]

Aye, this is probably true :lol:

[DobDobDob]

Didn't that fellow who had a thing for apples also fly a kite, a long time ago? :whistle:

[jase]

That looks an awesome plane Tony. Will need to give it a try.

[Omaroo]

Do you mean Sir Isaac Newton, who flew kites as a kid to dangle lamps from, or Benjamin Franklin who dangled a key in a storm....... but I don't know for sure that Franklin liked apples! :P

[DobDobDob]

Hehehehe good answer, I suppose I meant SIN, but regardless of which one I was thinking of, the core point is that both these chaps lived well before the advent of mechanical flight and they flew kites ;)

Btw, I haven't forgotten you, I am still saving :( as you will read elsewhere I got a starter scope to tide me over till I can raise your kings ransom :whistle:

[Striker]

Still havn't had any replies with members having a go...your kids will love you...ohh stuff the kids I did it for me.....lol

[Phil]

When i was working on the oil rigs in BHP Wollongong we used to make paper planes and go up to there helicopterdeck and stand then on there way. It was great because we where about 30 story's above the ground and that use to to until you could not see then anymore.

[xelasnave]

Here is one I sortta invented:D . The concept is not new as I found out after I posted it elsewhere seeking an opinion if it could work, I found out there is an ultra light in USA using the “ring wing” approach even plans for huge planes built in this fashion that never were built:eyepop: . It is made by making an a4 sheet into a cylinder length ways and cutting a section about 45 degrees across. Fold in little vanes at the top and bottom place weight on the bottom vane and test fly, adjust until it glides and there it is:) . The bottom on the one in the photo needs some blue tack so I have not flown this one:) ..no blue tack or paper clips anywhere:shrug: .. but with a little trimming they glide very well and flattened it a little more and it will fly upside down as well:) :thumbsup: …looks very cool upside down:) .
Alex:) :) :)

[Ric]

I'll have a go at building one at work tomorrow, should entertain the troops.
Do you need stealth paper for it ? :P

Cheers

[xelasnave]

Why of course Ric but try standard paper on the prototype:) . If you look at John’s avatar (Tirock) you will see a kite version:eyepop: . He took the idea and built a kite and says it flies wonderfully well. I came up with the idea in an effort to make a real flying machine using the materials available to Leonardo D Vinci in his time but one that would fly safely;) . The design means if your motor cuts out (in a big one) you would glide in a spiral safely to ground. It should not “stall” on take off no matter how hard one tried to climb. Make sure you try it upside down it looks like the star ship enterprise:)
Alex

[Ric]

Hi Alex, I'll use standard government A4 to start with :lol:
Whoops did I say that :whistle:

Cheers

[merlin8r]

I believe it was Leonardo Da Vinci who invented the aeriplane, and the helicopter. And the tank lol.
The best paper plane I have ever made looks something like a bishops hat, and you kind of just let it go. Flies perfectly straight and level every time.

Clear skies,
Shane

[Ric]

Great design Striker, flies a treat and had everyone in the office having a go.
Oh well it is Friday.

Cheers

[Striker]

Thats the way Rick,

My first attempt had me rewinding the video many times to get those folds right...but once you have done it's easy.

[erick]

I keep ending up with a paper crane - must have mountain folded when I should have valley folded! :D

[avandonk]

My father showed me how to do this in 1953!

Bert
It did not have the crappy winglets that do nothing for the aerodynamics.

[DobDobDob]

Another old bloke, in 1953 I was 1 :P

[Striker]

Yes Bert it's not a new design at all but it's still voted as the worlds best paper plane....maybe your father should be taking the credit.

[avandonk]

It is a derivation of Japanese Origami. It is one of the standard folds.

Bert