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Paper Gliders ... as preamble to hang gliding

Postby JoeF » Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:35 pm

Paper Gliders ... as preamble to hang gliding
Part of HG's potential ground school: paper gliders. Make, adjust, experiment, glide, soar, meditate, imagine,

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Re: Paper Gliders ... as preamble to hang gliding

Postby Rick Masters » Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:15 pm

The Great International Paper Airplane Construction Kit (FREE, you cheapskates)
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Re: Paper Gliders ... as preamble to hang gliding

Postby JoeF » Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:02 pm

Quality 30 minutes video: John Collins


Published on May 23, 2014
Learn how to make the world record paper airplane. World record holder for distance,
John Collins shows off his incredible collection of planes and explains the physics behind them.
From the Bay Area Maker Faire 2014 Center Stage.
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Re: Paper Gliders ... as preamble to hang gliding

Postby JoeF » Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:01 pm

Consider reaching all the parts of the NHK paper airplane offer.
Here is a start:
Miracle Paper Plane: Part 1
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