High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit (9780804843072)

Origami
$14.95
Current Stock:
SKU:
9780804843072
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
9780804843072
Format:
Paperback & Kit
Date Published:
03/12/2013
Illustrations:
10 models; 48-pp. 6 X 9 full-color booklet; twelve 7 1/2 X 9 3/4 full-color, 2-sided die-cut cards; rubber band & dowel catapult
Trim Size:
10 X 8

Launch High-Flying Fun with This Ultimate Paper Airplane Kit!

Take your paper planes to the next level—literally! The High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit lets kids and parents fold, assemble, and launch professional-grade paper planes that soar dozens of feet into the air.

Created by paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar, this all-in-one activity set includes everything you need to build and fly 10 easy-to-assemble, high-performance paper airplanes. Pre-cut, full-color models make setup a breeze, and the included rubber band-powered catapult launcher delivers impressive flight times of up to 60 seconds!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned paper pilot, you'll enjoy learning real aviation principles, fine-tuning your flights, and competing with friends. Makes a perfect gift for curious kids, STEM learners, and anyone who loves creative, hands-on fun!

Kit Includes:
  • 10 Pre-Cut Paper Airplane Models — No cutting required
  • 46-Page Instruction Book — Full-color, step-by-step guidance
  • Rubber Band Catapult Launcher — Launch planes high and far
  • Durable Lightweight Cardstock — Colorful and realistic designs
  • Tips for Fine-Tuning and Flight Competitions

Why Customers Love It:
  • Easy, fast builds — some take less than a minute
  • Great for kids, parents, classrooms, and parties
  • Combines easy origami with high-performance flying
  • Encourages STEM learning and creativity
  • Ideal birthday gift or rainy day activity

Fold, build, and fly your way to hours of fun with this bestselling paper airplane kit!


About the Author:
Andrew Dewar was born in Toronto, Ontario, and graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute (B.A. Journalism) and University of Toronto (M.A. Japanese Studies, Library and Information Science) before moving to Japan in 1988. After completing his doctoral studies in library science at Keio University, he joined the faculty of a junior college in Japan. Soon after arriving in Japan he rediscovered his childhood love of designing and flying paper airplanes. His passion for paper airplanes led him to become president of the Fukushima Paper Airplane Club. Dewar has published over 30 paper crafting books and kits. He also teaches paper airplane workshops and does seminars at schools, libraries, community centers and museums. He lived and taught library science in Fukushima, Japan, until the giant earthquake and nuclear accident in March 2011, when the city became unsafe. After a brief stay in Canada, he's returned with his family to Gifu, Japan.