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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.
271 Questions
Which flies paper airplane or foil airplane?
Paper, because it is much lighter, and a foil airplane will take up much more mass.
What statements about airplane and rocket flight is true?
Only one requires air molecules to generate lift.
What is the trimming on an airplane?
An airplane flies in a state of balance of many forces that act upon it, mainly its flying surfaces. Due to such factors as weight distribution on board, wind direction and velocity, spin of propellers, if any, etc. the plane can tend to fly off course unless the pilot makes an input to the air control surfaces to counteract these forces which are usually very mild. So instead of the pilot having to constantly correct for a constant force trying to set the plane off course, like a mild wind coming from the side, the pilot manually corrects for the mild side wind and then sets the trim controls to do it for him so he, or she, doesn't have to constantly monitor this steady force.
You trim the control surfaces of the airplane such as the elevator so you don't have to keep applying pressure on the yoke and thereby keeping your arms from tiring.
What is the best toilet paper to use?
Scotts is the best. Lasts WAAAAY longer than any other brand - that's why it costs more, but in a fairly heavily used bathroom, I have a roll last a good 4-5 days or longer so in the long run, the Scotts is cheaper. And I just bought a 20 pack at Stop & Shop for $8.88 which works out to 44.4 cents per roll. This 20 roll pack will last us, in 3 bathrooms, probably at least 3 months (maybe longer) so it is really a savings. The store brand, which is probably Scotts in disguise because it is as good, was 66 cents a roll (3 for 2.00) so the Scott's on sale was really a bargain (it is about 84 cents a roll if bought individually).
Sorry but Scott is like sandpaper. Charmin ultra soft.
Quilted Northern is by far the best. You can't beat 3 plies with the best bargain. 24 rolls for 14.99
Is a paper airplane used to study wing designs a example of a theory?
No, it is an example of a model
How can a plane change it's direction?
By the pilot operating the controls of the airplane allowing one side or the other to dip downward and make a large arc in the sky, the end result going the opposite direction.
How do you make a big paper airplane?
Use a big piece of paper, or make one with cardboard and staples.
What two factors affect the speed and distance of a paper airplane?
Friction and velocity, and if u want to go into it a little more the weight, content, and amount of force exerted to throw the paper airplane.
Is it better to add tape to a paper airplane to make it fly farther?
yes and no because the tape has a bad effect of wait but can make your plane stronger and more streline
Who was the first one to make a paper airplane and what was it called?
Paper aeroplanes have been made since paper has been around. Leonardo Da Vinci made one of the largest paper aeroplanes the world has ever seen, and many of his attempts at aeroplane building involved copious amounts of paper.
How do paper airplanes use air power?
For forward motion, they don't. They rely on you throwing the airplane in order to thrust the wings through the air fast enough in order to create lift, thereby making them fly.
Why would a paper airplane crash without wings?
If the airplane is not a lifting body and has no wings, there could be no lift to hold it aloft. Therefore, the only force acting on the aircraft in the vertical dimension is gravity, and so the airplane falls.
Does a paper airplane fly longer with or without a paper clip?
This all bepends on the placement of the paperclip.
if it is on the front it creates drop and less lenth... but more speed
if the paperclip goes in the back it creates rise... butless speed
if you want more distance try making the area of the wings bigger! you can also make the folds more creased and ridged for stability (balance is key.. remember symetry!!)
Does the type of paper affect how far an airplane flies?
well some paper can be more heavy than other paper so yes
What kind of symmetry does a paper airplane have?
Generally, it is optimal to make a paper airplane symmetrical. I am not sure I understand what you mean by type of symmetry. However, some paper airplanes can be designed to be asymmetric and remain straight flying.
How can you make a wingless paper airplane?
A lifting body paper airplane would not have wings, although I am not sure the instructions of any are available online.
Does the weight of paperclips effect the flight of a paper airplane?
yes. if you put it on one of the wings and try to fly it, it may tilt a little bit. it will affect the course you want it to take.
Can you skywriting without an airplane?
yes you could us a drone with a smocer or some other way of producing smoke on it.
How do you make a long distanced paper airplane?
i would have to show you but i can make an extremly good paper airplane
Why do wing length and plane weight matter with paper airplanes?
The combination of wing area and plane weight affect a paper airplane's glide ratio and range.
What are the names of the forces involved in flying paper airplanes?
Lift, weight, drag, skill and luck (to give it the right amout of kinetic energy).
Does the material of a paper airplane matter?
The material of a paper airplane matters. If it is too flimsy, the plane will not be able to keep its shape and will become just another piece of paper thrown in the air. If it is too heavy for its size, it will just fall down and not fly.
