Amazing Paper Planes: Turn an 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet of Paper into a Finely Trimmed Glider that Flies Farther, Faster, and Straighter than You Ever Believed Possible. [Paperback]

Edmond Hui (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1989

The detailed, step-by-step instructions in this delightful book make it possible to turn an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper into a finely trimmed glider that will fly further, faster, and straighter than the average paper plane. Beginning with the basic paper dart, Edmond Hui provides instructions for such designs as:

-the cockpit
-the underfold
-the donkey
-the bomber
-the headscarf
-the paperang
-and more.

Once you've mastered the designs in this book, you can go on to create your own using Dr. Hui's clear, illustrated explanations of aerodynamic theory. Paper plane enthusiasts will find tips on flying the planes in competitions, along with a useful glossary. Whether you've never made a paper plane or are looking for ways to improve your designs, Amazing Paper Planes will bring hours of enjoyment.

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About the Author

Edmond Hui, Ph.D., is a marine biologist and a former hang gliding instructor. He lives in England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (September 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312032102
• ISBN-13: 978-0312032104
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,722,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly Good., October 6, 1997

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This review is from: Amazing Paper Planes: Turn an 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet of Paper into a Finely Trimmed Glider that Flies Farther, Faster, and Straighter than You Ever Believed Possible. (Paperback)

I was hoping for more airplanes. They only have around 10 in the whole book. Half of the book is telling how planes fly and the best way to fly the planes in the book. If you are looking for a teaching aid then it's probably a good book. If you are just interested in folding paper airplanes, then it might not be the best book for you, but it does have a couple of planes that I had never seen before.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy enough for a child, tough enough for a Daddy., June 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Amazing Paper Planes: Turn an 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet of Paper into a Finely Trimmed Glider that Flies Farther, Faster, and Straighter than You Ever Believed Possible. (Paperback)

As a father of a 9 and 7 year old, I knew it was just a matter of time before I would be called upon to make a paper plane. If you're like me, you'll need this book. The book gives step-by-step instructions which my children easily understood. It also gave theory, suggestions, and hints which helped me to make the more complicated planes. This is a good one for you or your kids.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Theory and detail in black and white., May 5, 2001

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This review is from: Amazing Paper Planes: Turn an 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet of Paper into a Finely Trimmed Glider that Flies Farther, Faster, and Straighter than You Ever Believed Possible. (Paperback)

The author, Edmond Hui is a former hang gliding instructor, so he brings his expertise to the reader in his book about flying paper airplanes. He points out that almost anyone can make a paper airplane, but that the more you put into them, the better they will fly. I guess that's true about anything. He provides general instructions for crafting paper airplanes, and then takes the hobbyist to more advanced levels. Illustrations are in black and white but are quite detailed yet simple. He illustrates the concepts required for flight, and then provides the reader with more detailed projects. For anyone into paper airplanes, this book is a definite asset.