thepaperairplaneguythepaperairplaneguyhttps://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/blogThe New Book!]]>https://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2017/12/30/The-New-Bookhttps://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2017/12/30/The-New-BookSat, 30 Dec 2017 18:27:11 +0000
It's the book everyone asks for after every show. I finally gave in and self-published it after Random House passed on the idea. Help me prove them wrong. It's available for pre-order right now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Record-Airplane-International-Winning-Designs/dp/0999108417/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
]]>Freeman: Groovy]]>https://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2016/05/12/Freeman-Groovyhttps://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2016/05/12/Freeman-GroovyThu, 12 May 2016 17:01:08 +0000
The folks at Freeman School in Aurora, Ilinois were great hosts and managed to take quite a few pictures of the presentations.
One of several spontaneous hugs after the first program. They caught me by surprise.
A student correctly identifies the center of gravity.
The Super Canard headed for the opposite side of the gym.
]]>16 Museums Ready for Takeoff!https://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2016/04/23/16-Museums-Ready-for-Takeoffhttps://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2016/04/23/16-Museums-Ready-for-TakeoffSat, 23 Apr 2016 18:58:11 +0000
The National Paper Airplane Contest now boasts 16 science and air museums, hosting STEM education days and a contest. Check www.TheNationalPaperAirplaneContest.com for the location nearest you.
]]>First Ever Fly for Fun Day]]>https://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2016/03/28/First-Ever-Fly-for-Fun-Dayhttps://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com/single-post/2016/03/28/First-Ever-Fly-for-Fun-DayMon, 28 Mar 2016 19:01:10 +0000
Sunday, March 20, Hiller Aviation hosted the first of what will be scores of STEM education days across the country. The Fly for Fun Days are rich in aerodynamics and teach skills for successfully competing The National Paper Airplane Contest. More details about the contest are at www.TheNationalPaperAirplaneContest.com
A capacity room learned about wing loading, control surfaces, Follow Foil flying, made Tumbling Wings, flew Tumbling Wings and Seagulls. it was great to finally see my hard work being used in real time. The museum staff did a great job presenting, and I was free to shoot a little video that can be found below.