The World Record Paper Airplane Book

The World Record Paper Airplane Book - Paperback

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The World Record Paper Airplane Book

The World Record Paper Airplane Book - Paperback

by Ken Blackburn , Jeff Lammers
$17.99
Sale price  $17.99 Regular price 

Book Overview

It's the classic, world's bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun. The World Record Paper Airplane Book raises paper airplane making to a unique, unexpected art. This new edition boasts four brand-new models: Stiletto, Spitfire, Galactica, and Sting Ray. Added to its hangar of proven fliers--including Valkyrie, Hammerhead, Vortex, Condor, Pterodactyl, and, of course, the famous World Record Paper Airplane--that makes twenty airworthy designs. Each is swathed in all-new, attention-grabbing graphics and is ready to tear out, fold, and fly. There are at least five models for each design and all-important instructions for how to adjust and throw each plane for best flight.

But the planes are just the beginning. The book features tons of cool information on aerodynamics, competitions, and designing your own high-performing models. Readers will learn why paper airplanes fly (and why they crash), the history of Ken Blackburn's world record, and how to organize and win contests. Also included is a flight log and pull-out runway for practicing accuracy.

Back Jacket

Now completely revised and expanded, with new models, new full-color graphics, and new know-how, this is the irresistible bestseller that marries the fun of making paper airplanes with the hard science of aeronautical engineering. The result? The perfect collection for novice and frequent flier alike. It features:
-A hangar's worth of different designs, from the basic dart to a biplane, autogyro, and the famous World Record Paper Airplane
-112 ready-to-fold airplanes with attention-grabbing full-color graphics
-An improved and expanded primer on the principles of flight, including weight vs. lift, drag vs. thrust, and adjustments for greater stability
- Everything you need to know about the all-important throw--how to match throwing technique with the right model
-Aerobatics: how to perform circles, loops, dives, and other stunts
- How to organize (and win!) paper airplane contests
-Plus a flight log and pull-out runway

ISBN9780761143833
Author Ken Blackburn , Jeff Lammers
PublisherWorkman Publishing
GenreHobbies & interests
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2006
LanguageENG- English
Pages256
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Ken Blackburn
Ken Blackburn is an aerospace engineer and four-time Guinness World Record holder for paper airplane time aloft (last record 27.60 seconds). He works for the Air Force doing aeronautical research in Florida. Jeff Lammers is an engineer and entrepreneur based in Kansas. He flies small planes in his spare time.
About Jeff Lammers
Ken Blackburn is an aerospace engineer and four-time Guinness World Record holder for paper airplane time aloft (last record 27.60 seconds). He works for the Air Force doing aeronautical research in Florida. Jeff Lammers is an engineer and entrepreneur based in Kansas. He flies small planes in his spare time.

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