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Paper Airplanes

Many school children and many adults have made at least one paper airplane. For a traditional plane, a single sheet of paper is symmetrically folded until it resembles a very pointy airplane. For those that take things a little farther, more sheets of paper are sometimes added. The folds and designs become more complex.

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Can an airplane fly without a tail?

There are a number of aircraft that are designed without tail assemblies as we know them. As for aircraft designed with a tail assembly that may lose it in flight, that's problematic for the flight crew, but there have been instances of portions of tail assemblies being lost due to structural failure or accident that have managed to successfully land.

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An aircraft is designed to fly with the tail. That's where the horizontal and vertical stability/movement comes from. The only aircraft I know of that can fly without the vertical tail is the B52. As far as commercial airliners go you need all the controlling surfaces. You can look past crash history to find plenty of examples where aircraft have lost control and crashed. Alaska, Jet Blue, etc.

I'm an airline pilot and trust me when I say that if we lose the tail it's over. However rest assured an airplane is by far the most over engineered equipment out there. With 10 years in them I'm still amazed at how well they are built.

What does the rudder in a paper airplane do?

It counteracts adverse yaw caused by the ailerons when banking for a turn.

The rudder pedals also steer the plane on the ground.

Does the angle of launching affect how far a paper airplane flies?

Yes, the launching Angle of Attack, along with the launching force, will determine range, unless there is some outside force (such as a motor) to accommodate it.

What kind of paper airplane stays in the air for the longest?

The kind of paper that makes a paper airplane stay in the air the longest is blank paper because blank paper has the right amount of heaviness to make it stable.In CNN Student News,blank paper flew the greatest and longest time and distance.

How do you make a cylinder paper airplane?

I think you keep rolling it to a cylinder and tape and put wings on and fly!

Why do paper airplanes spiral?

Airplanes--not just of the paper variety, spiral for all sorts of reasons. Instability may be a cause, or perhaps the aircraft has stalled and entered a spin.

How Does the Design of a Paper Airplane Affect Its stunts?

The design of a paper airplane determines its ability to perform certain stunts, as many planes are designed to be inherently stable.

How do you make a paper airplane that flies far?

make sure it's streamlined.then go somewhere high and throw it. Make suree it's not squared paper

How can you make a landing pad for a simple egg that would keep it from breaking from 3 feet 6 feet and 9 feet you can only use 10 sheets of computer paper and 3 feet of masking tape?

Start by crumpling all the paper into a big ball. Use the tape to help you keep the crumpled papers together as best you can. You may have to experiment with varying degrees of paper compression. You may have more control of rigidity and landing if you fold the paper like an accordion bellows and layer them criss-cross. The tape could help you control rigidity. The more even surface may help keep the egg from breaking by bouncing or rolling off. Feet are also on your leg. You also walk with feet!!!!!

How do you make a bat paper airplane?

Here's a video =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPPebPPMk_0

i hope it helps

Why does your paper airplane do spins?

One side of the plane might have more weight and caused to spin

How does weight effect the flight of a paper airplane?

yes, the less heavy air planes float more then fly, the heavier ones fly farther then the less heavy ones.

How do you weigh an airplane?

Stand on a scale. Figure out how much you weigh. Then pick up the airplane and stand on the scale. Subtract how much you originally weighed, and that is the weight of the airplane.

Does adding paper clips to a paper airplane change the distance of travels and if it does where would you add paper clips for it to travel more?

Yes, adding paper clips to a paper airplane can change the distance it travels. To enhance distance, it's generally more effective to place the paper clips toward the front of the airplane, which helps improve stability and reduce drag. However, too much weight at the front can cause it to nosedive, so finding the right balance is crucial for optimal flight.

What is the average of the Dmitri's Paper Airplane can fly?

The average distance that Dmitri's paper airplane can fly varies based on design and throwing technique, but typically ranges between 10 to 30 feet for standard models. Factors such as weight, wing shape, and materials used can significantly affect performance. For a well-crafted paper airplane, distances over 50 feet are possible with optimal conditions.

How does paper affect your wildlife?

Paper production can significantly impact wildlife through deforestation, habitat loss, and pollution. The clearing of forests for raw materials disrupts ecosystems, threatening species that rely on these habitats for survival. Additionally, the chemicals used in paper processing can contaminate water sources, affecting both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. Sustainable practices, such as recycling and using certified sources, can help mitigate these negative effects.

Where can you get free paper airplane pdf?

You can find free paper airplane PDF templates on various websites, such as Paper Airplane Designs, NASA's website, and educational resources like Scholastic. Additionally, platforms like Pinterest often feature links to free printable designs. Simply search for "free paper airplane PDF" in your preferred search engine to access a variety of designs and instructions.

What is the difference between a kite and a paper airplane?

paper airplanes glide while most real airplanes have a source of propulsion also in a paper air plane you fold, it in a real airplane you weld it together

When paper tuning why does the knock end of your arrow tear the paper to the right even after you have moved the rest as far as it can go to the left?

When the knock end of your arrow tears paper to the right during tuning, it typically indicates that the arrow is paradoxically moving to the right upon release, suggesting an issue with the arrow's spine or the archer's form. If the rest is already moved as far left as possible, it may also point to a need for adjusting the nocking point height or addressing inconsistencies in your release. Additionally, it could be a sign of improper alignment or timing between the bow and the archer’s release. Ensuring proper tuning of both the bow and the archer's technique is crucial for achieving straight flight and clean tear patterns.

How does an airplane land?

Specific landing procedures differ from small aircraft to larger aircraft, but the basic principle remains the same. The pilot begins by descending from a cruising altitude towards the runway and reducing the airplane's airspeed by lowering engine power and changing the shape of the aircraft's wing by employing the use of "flaps" and "slats". Flaps and slates allow the aircraft to fly safely at lower airspeeds. The pilot lines the aircraft up with the runway, either visually (looking out the airplane's window) or through the use of instruments (when clouds, precipitation, or other weather phenomena do not permit the pilot to see the runway). The pilot then keeps reducing the airspeed until the predetermined landing speed (commonly referred to by pilots as the "reference speed") is obtained and the plane descends closer to the runway. When the aircraft is just a few feet above the runway, the pilot gently pulls the nose of the aircraft up (called the "flare") so as to slow the airplane's descent and allow for a smooth touchdown. Tire brakes, and even reverse thrusters on some turbine or turboprop powered planes are employed to further facilitate braking. That's how an airplane lands!