Find the best paper airplanes that fly the furthest and stay aloft the longest. The kingfisher paper airplane is an elegant floater with pleasing curves. The designers name is john collins, and he has been working on this plane for four years. The shape of airplanes are streamlined and smooth to minimize air resistance, or drag. The paper plane that blackburn used in this record breaking attempt was a. And according to aerospace engineer and record holder ken blackburn, you need master only three things in your quest for paper plane glory. A new video demonstrates the steps required to fold. Featuring the guinness world record breaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly. Collins, the man behind the guinness world recordbreaking distance plane. Featuring the world record breaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly. Try this paper airplane design created by my 12 year old son, it is one of the best paper airplane designs for long flights and distance. This video shows how to make the authentic guinness record plane by takuo toda.
Nov 20, 2014 smart news keeping you current how to fold a world record setting paper airplane the secret lies in the design, but having a football quarterback on hand to throw the plane might help you break. Learn how to build a long distance paper glider that will go further than any other airplane youve made. Since its actually an international distance winner, that makes sense. From the observation table, we can almost indicate that the heaviest paper plane in every type of design covers the shortest distance while the lightest paper plane covers the highest distance. Stokely set the record on march 19, 2009 at his home in austin, texas. A collection of easytofold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of flight, including the. The paper airplane used to set the current world record for distance. What is the longest distance flown by a paper airplane. A collection of easytofold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of. Fold your own sky king paper airplane world record holder. The world record paper airplane book paper airplanes. Collinss revolutionary approach to plane a collection of easytofold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of flight, including the authors guinness world record breaking airplane. The paper plane that blackburn used in this record breaking attempt was a glider. Collinss revolutionary approach to plane design is a departure from all previous record holders and represents the most important development in paper airplane design in decades.
Johns world record book will be available in march 20. My plan was to construct and test between five and ten planes a week. The new world champion paper airplane book ebook by john m. May 23, 2014 learn how to make the world record paper airplane. Timelapse of world record paper aeroplane design being crafted. Jul 06, 2017 how to make the world record paper airplane for distance paper size. Ken blackburn paper airplanes including the guinness record for paper airplane time aloft. Ai g hw t i big e plane needs more lift than a small plane. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. The plane was constructed from a single sheet of uncut a4 paper.
Paper airplanes are a ton of fun to make but they are even more fun if they fly well. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Hes flown paper airplanes on four continents, countless television programs, at prestigious universities, and for some of the biggest companies in the world. The japanese citizen created his plane out of one sheet of paper and some cellophane tape, and in 2009, he flew it for 27. How to fold the worldrecordsetting paper airplane suzanne. These triangular wings certainly have a paper plane design purpose. For more diy folding, check out more of collins work in his book the new world champion paper airplane book. Learn how to fold a worldrecordsetting paper airplane.
Heres john m collins narrating the technique he used to create suzanne, his worldchampionshipwinning paper airplane, which set a distance record in 2012 the whole thi. Going to do something with these wood gliders, not sure what. Buy the new world champion paper airplane book book online at. The area of that plane is a vector that points out normal to the plane surface. On february 26, 2012, my paper airplane design, suzanne, flying 226 feet and 10 inches, broke the old paper airplane world record for distance by 19 feet and 6. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the new world champion paper airplane book. Nowdesign the world record paper airplane john collins youtube.
This is the latest and greatest of what we have to offer. It is considered to be one of the best gliders and it can actually set distance records if properly folded and thrown correctly. Remember that weight is a measure of the amount of gravity pulling down on something. How to fold an easy paper airplane tutorial arrowhead duration. Blackburns record breaking 20yearold paper plane was based on his belief that the best planes had short wings and are heavy at the point of the launch phase in which the thrower throws the paper plane into the air, and at the same time longer wings and a lighter weight would allow the paper plane to have better flight times but this. Paper airplane laboratory 5 minutes as students work on their paper airplanes, instruct them to focus on the size of the plane large, medium, small, weight light or heavy, and wing structure long and thin, short and wide, big like a butterfly, etc. Designs from these books were later sold as the white wings series of. Pirates secret and the world record paper airplane work especially well. How to make the best paper airplane world record design. Added to its hangar of proven fliersincluding valkyrie, hammerhead, vortex, condor, pterodactyl, and, of course, the famous world record paper.
So i scrapped the ballistic dart design for a high. To put this into perspective, this distance is further than eight double decker. How to make the best paper airplane for long flights. Students work for three to four minutes at their desks to create a paper plane. The world record paper airplane and international award winning designs. We see that the paper planes made out of cardboard paper are the heaviest in every design of paper used and the ones made out of a4 size normal paper. Then analyze the data to show various ways of presenting your information. This book includes the world record plane and the star of the movie, paper planes. Written and put together by ken blackburn, the guinness book of world records paper airplane record holder, and jeff lammers, a mechanical engineer, the three books in the series are providing hours of fun all around the country. The instructions that follow will outline how to make a paper airplane that will fly far.
World record holder for distance, john collins shows off his incredible collection of planes and explains the physics behind them. John collins design, suzanne, broke the guinness world record for distance in 2012. Here at paper plane we are always on the hunt for the finest designs and new, unique artisans and products to share with you. Initially, i tried radical changes to my design, progressively narrowing in on the best paper airplane design for a record attempt. Paper airplane throw world record broken live science. Dec 27, 2009 with a bend of the knees and an arch of the back, a japanese engineer today set a world flight record for a paper plane, keeping his handfolded construction in the air for 26. John collins, better known as the paper airplane guy, has devoted himself to designing, folding, and flying the worlds finest paper airplanes. The world record paper airplane book raises paper airplane making to a unique. How this guy folds and flies world record paper airplanes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading record breaking paper airplanes ebook. How to make the best paper airplane world record design facebook. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for paper plane records int. The new world champion paper airplane book paperback featuring the world record breaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly.
We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Another arena that has grown in popularity is crafts, including the art, science, and skill of paper airplane construction. Paper airplanes that will fly the longest lovetoknow. In my previous article, i explained about how to make a remote controlled airplane with balsa wood and card paper but today i will show you how to design a glider plane model at home which is first step before building your advanced radio controlled. Russel stokely constructs and launches seven paper airplanes in one minute, a new world record. How to fold the worlds best paper airplane colossal. For the distance category, each student must throw his or her paper airplane while you record distances in feet and inches. The world record paper airplane and international award. Illustration from the world record paper airplane book by ken blackburn and jeff lammers earning a world record allows paper plane designers to own football teams and marry russian oil heiresses. Two paper folding masters demonstrate the principles of flight with custom popsci airplanes. Back in 2012, former cal berkeley quarterback joe ayoob broke the guinness world record for the longest distance in paper airplane flight using a plane designed and folded by john collins.
Obviously, i wanted to know how to make the plane for myself. Featuring twentytwo unique airplane designs with stepbystep instructional photos. Collins, the man behind the guinness world record breaking distance plane. How to fold the worlds best paper airplane the kid. He used standard construction paper to build the planes. Featuring the world record breaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly ebook. Both planes selected will receive the same treatment of the force of being thrown by the same individual. The secrets of the worldrecordsetting paper plane john. Check out the toss in this video via the kid should see this. John collins the paper airplane guy is the world record holder for paper airplane distance.
All distances must be measured from the starting line to the point where the plane first touches the ground or floor not the final resting place if it slides. With over a million copies in print, workmans paper airplane books have if youll the pardon the expression literally taken off. Mar 01, 2012 the secrets of the world record setting paper plane. Make paper airplanes based on the fastest, longestflying planes in the world origami book with 16 designs kindle edition by andrew dewar, kostya vints. Adult coloring books, adult lego sets, and adult nerf weaponry is jumping off the shelves. The paper can be approximated as a twodimensional object or a plane. Another great plane for distance that looks cool too. This is how you fold a recordbreaking paper airplane. Former university of california quarterback joe ayoob did just that and broke the guinness world record. Learn how to fold a world record setting paper airplane john collins shows you how to fold the innovative paper airplane design that earned him a spot in the guinness book of world records. Become a true aviator by making your very own paper airplanes based on world record holding designs. Folding instructions for the world record paper airplane. Featuring the world recordbreaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly ebook written by john m. Guy who set the paper airplane world record shows how its done.
In this video, collins demonstrates how to fold the plane. Run your thumbnail along the fold to crease it sharply. How to fold a world recordsetting paper airplane smart. Its the classic, worlds bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun. Even build the famous world record paper airplane a plane with the very same design that won ken blackburn the world record for paper airplane time aloft 27. How to fold the world record paper airplane youtube.
The reason for this is the design and the stiffness of the cardboard paper. Sep 23, 2014 the team launched a paper plane from a highaltitude balloon at 96,563 ft, taking the world record in the process. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Collinss revolutionary approach to plane a collection of easytofold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of flight, including the authors guinness world recordbreaking airplane. Best ever paper planes arvindguptatoys books gallery. A paper plane, paper aeroplane uk, paper airplane us, paper glider, paper dart or dart is a. Open the paper and fold one corner down towards the. Collinss revolutionary approach to plane design is a departure from all previous record holders and represents. How to make a far flying paper airplane by mike chahin build time. Read the new world champion paper airplane book featuring the world record breaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly by john m. As of 2012 update, takuo toda holds the world record for the longest time in air 27. Farthest flight by a paper aircraft guinness world records. Paper airplane ap statistics project by prezi user on prezi.
Our control variables also include the fact both airplanes will be thrown by the same person, from the same direction, from the same position, each plane was made from the. Most designs are for indoor flying, but some will do. Lauren jane slade was present to document the record and count the planes. World record holder for distance, john collins shows off his incredible collection of planes and. Guy who set the paper airplane world record shows how its. How to make the world record paper airplane for distance. In 2012, one of his designs, thrown by professional football player joe ayoob, broke the guinness world record for the farthest distance flown. The new world champion paper airplane book chronicles the creation of the new distance champion paper airplane and how it broke the world record. For paper airplane readings of paper jet, we notice that the distance covered by the normal and handmade paper is quite different and higher than that covered by the cardboard paper plane. The old record was 207 feet and 4 inches set by stephen kreiger in 2003. Now, any vector that points into the paper will be in a direction anti parallel to the area vector of the plane of the paper.
The suzanne model which was used to set the distance world record referenced in the title of the book is really the most elegant. Featuring the world record breaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly collins, john m. A collection of easytofold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of flight, including the authors guinness w. Paper plane enthusiast sets flight record world news the. Heavier paper is recommended specially when you intend to fly this craft indoors. The new world champion paper airplane book is now available for order at barnes and noble, amazon, and other places. Suzanne, the world record paper airplane, boasts a series of firsts. All the while, kids will be learning about how paper airplanes fly, how aerodynamics works, and even how to design their own highperformance models. Paper airplane expert andrew dewar presents this new collection of 16 original highperformance paper airplane. Its fair to say that joe ayoob, my thrower, and i shattered it. This stepbystep design comes from the book that takuo toda specifically published about it. Us team breaks guinness world record for highest paper airplane flight. Takuo toda s signature paperairplane is no ordinary bit oforigami. Smart news keeping you current how to fold a world record setting paper airplane the secret lies in the design, but having a football quarterback on hand to throw the plane might help you break.
Its the all you need resources for beginners and experienced paper airplane fliers alike with a total of 20 models and 112 flyers, ready to pull out and fold. Weight gravity x mass the amount of lift needed to get a plane or bird off the gr o u n d depends on ts. These model planes are incredibly easy to fold, and designed to push. Anything is possible with the new world champion paper airplane book, the newest collection of designs and theories of flight from john m. Shortly after conquering the world record for paper aircraft distance. Confusion regarding plane of the paper stack exchange. Earning a world record allows paper plane designers to own football teams and yacht off the croatian coast. This book includes the world record plane and the star of. On february 26, 2012, my paper airplane design, suzanne, flying 226 feet and 10 inches, broke the old paper airplane world record for distance by 19 feet and 6 inches. The world record paper airplane book workman publishing. Featuring the world recordbreaking design, with tearout planes to fold and fly ebook.
John collins paper airplane guy tuesday, january 31, 6. A database of paper airplanes with easy to follow folding instructions, video tutorials and printable folding plans. Illustration from the world record paper airplane book by ken. For this plane you can also use heavy art paper or cartridge paper. Jan 01, 20 the new world champion paper airplane book chronicles the creation of the new distance champion paper airplane and how it broke the world record. We have planes that can fly fast, far, or do crazy stunts. Collins both usa, at mcclellan air force base, in north highlands, california, usa on 26 february 2012. In 2012, designer john collins constructed a paper airplane that flew an astonishing 226 feet, establishing a distance record that still stands. A hangars worth of different designs, from the basic dart to a biplane. According to the guinness book of world records, takuo toda holds the distinction of building the longestflying paper airplane. I knew it would take at least six months of daily preparation to have a chance of resetting the record.
The harvard graduate school of design invites the paper airplane guy. Jan 01, 2006 itos the classic, worldos bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun. Lets make a paper aeroplane and see how these forces work in flight. This origamilooking paper airplane was developed by takuo toda to break the world record on the 19th of december 2010.
Mar 26, 20 a collection of easytofold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of flight, including the authors guinness world record breaking airplane. Paper airplane data record the results for distance flown, plane size, plane wing size, and materials used. Mar 23, 2012 recently, a new world record was set for the longest paper airplane throw. The world record paper airplane john collins youtube. The plane flew 226 feet, 10 inches to break the previous record by 19 feet, 6 inches. Us team breaks guinness world record for highest paper. In this howto video, paper airplane guy and world record breaking paper airplane designer john collins demonstrates how to make the suzanne.
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