The World Record Paper Airplane Book (Paperback)

by Ken Blackburn (Author), Jeff Lammers (Author) "Despite my degree in aerospace engineering and many years work in the field, explaining why a paper airplane stays in the air is not easy..." (more)
Key Phrases: World Record Plane

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“It’s time to toss those boring white paper airplanes and buy The World Record Paper Airplane Book”—Hemispheres magazine (Hemispheres )

Its time to toss those boring white paper airplanes and buy The World Record Paper Airplane BookHemispheres magazine (Hemispheres ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
With the proper amount of lift, the thrust of a good throw, very little drag, and lots of stability, you might do it: fly a paper airplane into the record books the way Ken Blackburn did.

Now this aerospace engineer and paper airplane world record-holder teams up with Jeff Lammers, a mechanical engineer, to create an everything-you-need resource for beginning and experienced flyers alike. Mixing science, innovation, and enthusiasm, The World Record Paper Airplane Book features 100 full-color, ready-to-fold paper airplanes (sixteen models, multiple copies of each), ranging from the simple to the sophisticated. Each airplane is easy to make and has numerically folded marks with illustrated step-by-step instructions. In addition, the book offers a wealth of information about aviation and flying: how planes work, how to perform tricks and fine-tune for speed, and how to stage contests. And to make your flight sessions more exciting, there's a full-color pull-out landing strip for accuracy practice and a flight log to record your times. The World Record Paper Airplane Book will set you on an unforgettable aeronautical journey, whether you're an armchair pilot or an aviation professional.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 5, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563056313
• ISBN-13: 978-1563056314
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #240,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A colorful but simple book,, July 16, 1999

By	A. Waldrum "spacewalrus" (Gainesville, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has everything that makes a great airplane book except the airplanes. The designs are simple, most of these planes can be learned in any school room. At least one, one of the more clever designs, was previously published in the International Papar Airplane Book, which I feel is a much superior book. This book is more fitting for very young paper pilots with its simple designs and colorful tearouts. The explanation of flight on the author's web page is the best thing about the book and its not even in the book! The only thing this book has going for it is the World Record plane and the story about breaking the record. I felt the folding intructions for this plane were incomplete.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UP, UP, AND AWAY!, March 30, 2005

By	Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Few of us have not taken a piece of paper, creased a few strategic folds, and then lofted our paper plane into the air. For those of us who still enjoy the fun, mischief, and creativity involved in such a pastime, here's the perfect book.

Aerospace engineer Ken Blackburn and mechanical engineer Jeff Lammers have mixed science and innovation to give us everything needed.

Containing 100 full-color, ready-to-fold paper airplanes ranging from the simple to state-of-the-art streamlined, this colorful volume enables us to form the Basic Dart, do loops with the Stunt Plane, and even propel a replica of the NASA space shuttle.

In addition to the planes, the well executed text offers a plethora of information about aviation and flying. There's even a section on how to stage contests, and a flight log is included.

Up, up and away!

- Gail Cooke

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book!, December 3, 2002

By A Customer

A terrific book - excellent for kids and adults. The explanations are clear and the planes are beautiful. It's everything you need to build and fly great planes.