Check out a new book of paper airplanes inspired by the Smithsonian’s collections Michael D. Hulslander A paper airplane and its inspiration, the Mitchell U-2 Superwing. Plane image - Gift of Frank X.

That is quite a paper airplane. It spins as it flies. It gets its directional stability from how quickly that it's spinning. But more importantly, that's how it derives its lift, from how fast it's ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How you fold a paper airplane can determine how fast or how far it ...

John Collins, also known as 'The Paper Airplane Guy,' teaches us how to fold and fly our very own version of his "world record" paper airplane. John attempts to make the greatest paper airplane on the ...

Paper airplanes are something that kids all over the world are familiar with. After all, they are a toy that can be made almost anywhere as all you need is a piece of paper and the ability to fold it ...

Richard DeFreece recalls making a beeline to the Guinness World Record books at Scholastic Book Fairs as a child. Years later, the 45-year-old has earned a place in those pages himself, having folded ...

Unsure about a new design? Scientists and engineers often start with a model. With a model, you can test new ideas on a small-scale before going bigger. They are also cheaper, easier to produce, and ...