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The Best Advanced Paper Aircraft Book 2: Gliding, Performance, and Unusual Paper Airplane Models

The Best Advanced Paper Aircraft Book 2: Gliding, Performance, and Unusual Paper Airplane Models

Published in
2011
4.30
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Description

For the serious paper airplane folder! Works for both US Letter and A4 paperThis is the eagerly-awaited second paper airplane book in The Best Advanced Paper Aircraft series - just when you thought it was safe to enter the schoolroom!First published in print by Harper Collins (London, Sydney) and by Putnam (New York), this new paperback edition has all these fun and famous models: Air HopperStunt FlyElasto Kinetic Sling Shooter JetLong Nose GliderHang GliderUFOLoop GliderStunt ArrowRunway SkimmerDive Bomber MK2HeligliderWinged Water BomberMany models are fold-only, some have cuts for tails and re-sizing, and there are simple and more complicated paper airplanes, so everyone in the family is covered (the model on the cover is folded from one sheet, no cuts).Instruction diagrams are well-placed, and base folds are repeated for each model that uses them.For recalcitrant students, office workers, or anyone in need of stress relief, sheer fun, or even explaining simple flight physics, there is a paper airplane to suit every purpose.And as Col. Edwards says, "Air resistance is futile, so get folding and start flying!"
Age
7-18
Text complexity
proficient
Length
98 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Enhanced Paper Airplane Skills: This book provides detailed instructions and advanced techniques for creating gliding, performance, and unusual paper airplane models, allowing readers to elevate their paper crafting abilities beyond basic folds.
  • Innovative Designs: Carmel D. Morris introduces readers to a variety of unique and sophisticated paper airplane designs that are not commonly found in other books, sparking creativity and providing new challenges for enthusiasts.
  • Understanding of Aerodynamics: The book delves into the principles of flight and aerodynamics, offering readers the opportunity to learn more about the science behind how their paper airplanes fly, which can be both educational and fascinating.
  • Entertainment and Competition: With the advanced models presented in the book, readers can enjoy hours of entertainment, either by themselves or in competition with friends and family, to see whose paper airplane performs the best in terms of distance, flight duration, and aerobatic capabilities.