The World Record Paper Airplane Book
by Ken Blackburn and Jeff Lammers
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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.
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Aviones de Papel: Récords mundiales para reconstruir
July 2006, Konemann
Paperback
in Spanish
3833112565 9783833112560
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The World Record Paper Airplane Book
2006, Workman
Paperback
in English
- Rev. exp. edition
0761143831 9780761143833
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Book Details
First Sentence
"When I was about eight years old, I made one of my frequent trips to the aviation section of the library in Kernersville, North Carolina, and checked out a book that included instructions for a simple square paper airplane."
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Includes illustrations (some color).
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Provides resources for beginners and experienced paper airplane fliers alike with a total of 20 models and 112 flyers, ready to pull out and fold. This book features a text section with photos and information on aerodynamics, competitions, and designing your own high-performing models.
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| October 31, 2021 | Edited by dcapillae | fix subjects |
| October 31, 2021 | Edited by dcapillae | add unique subject for collection |
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