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When they say these are the best, they're not kidding. The folding instructions are, of course, Klutz-clear and the trimming and flying information is fully field-tested and approved. Written by the editors of Klutz.
From Scientific American (magazine) "Three simple designs are here, guaranteed to be "the best paper airplanes on the planet." We cannot certify that, but the ones we made flew splendidly. The authors are proud of record indoor flights of between 60 and 80 feet, hand-launched. This small guide is as close to physics as to technology, for it suggests the principles of good results--although it also includes precise instructions for the folding. You have to trim a paper airplane; if not, it will fly like a rock. "This is not an opinion. It is a guarantee," and grade-school builders are not excepted. Symmetry is the aim, carefully secured. "The left side MUST look just like the right." Here is how to check on that and how to adjust, with five troubleshooting hints, plus launch instructions for indoors and out. Take care. (Outdoors you might hit a thermal, and your plane can really go out of sight.)"
- Approximate Size: 8.5" x 4"
- Approximate Weight: 2 ounces
- Solo Play or Play with Sibling, Friend and/or Adult, Play with Adult
- Works BEST with: any type of tray
- Recommended for: ages 6 and up (perhaps even younger with big person help)
WHAT WE REALLY LIKE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: laminated, concise instructions for 3 reliable flying paper airplanes
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: must BYOP (bring your own paper)
COOL FACT(S) ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Scientifc American gave Klutz an AWARD for this, that's got to say something!
TRAVEL TIP/OTHER TIDBIT ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: may want to make a few rules up regarding where it's OK (or NOT) to fly these 'en route'
TRAY RECOMMENDATION: for folding, we recommend the rigid surfaced trays - Multi-Use Craft Tray, Creativity Kit Lap Tray w/ Supplies, Dream Desk Lap Tray, Jumbo Lap Tray, Taby Tray Activity Desk
RECOMMENDED MODES OF TRAVEL: all modes of travel with a good folding surface, otherwise save for layovers, rainy days or at the destination
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