Product Description

Making Paper Airplanes doesn't feel like science. And it's not quite art. Near as we can figure, it's magic. Paper Airplanes fly because of good, old reliable physics. And it takes a sharp eye and a clean fold to make them right. But launching a regular old piece of paper into the sky so that it soars, loops and glides - thats pure magic. We present here a complete guide to folding aerobatic amazements. The ten airplanes in this book are the best we've ever seen: easy to make, forgiving of mistakes, attractive and flight-ready under all kinds of conditions. Clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations make even the most impressive plane kids do-able, while trimming and tweaking tips give basic principles of flight instant real-world relevance. This big book comes complete with 40 sheets of flight-tested, ready-to-fold paper, printed on both sides in a variety of 20 colourful patterns, including leopard print, wood grain, hot rod flames and lose-it-on-the-lawn grass. Its everything you need to rule the skies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #310 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 12.00" w x 10.25" l, 2.00 pounds
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 56 pages

Customer Reviews

Simple and Fun
A great book for an introduction to paper aeroplanes. The instructions are clear and easy to follow with lots of tips to improve flight techniques. The paper which comes with the book is generous enough for several hours of aeroplane making. The planes are easy to fly and the different flying techniques can be practised in the average sized living room as well as outdoors.

A great way to entertain boys!
A friend brought this book when visiting and it kept all the male members of both families entertained for hours! Younger children will need help following the instructions but it seems the adults are more than willing to help. A great gift for around age 8 and above. When the instructions are followed the planes fly brilliantly!

Entertainment for 3 generations!
My Son received this as a gift for his 8th Birthday. It is fantastic! Clear diagrams and instructions enable you to make these airplanes, which range from easy to more difficult. With a little help my 5 year old could also join in the fun, so could their 60 year old Grandad! Plenty of good quality, funky patterned paper is included.
I have since bought 3 for gifts to give!