At some point in everyone’s life—usually during a particularly dull moment in third grade—a plain white piece of paper inspires a certain degree of aerial imagination. Transforming this thin white ...
When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...
Learn how to make a DIY paper airplane launcher using simple materials like cardboard, CDs, and small electric motors in this step-by-step craft tutorial. The video covers folding paper planes, ...
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.
How does an airplane lift off the ground? How does an airplane lift off the ground? Learn how planes use lift and thrust to fly, then make your own paper airplane catapult. How does an airplane lift ...