Recently, Roy has been really interested in paper airplanes. Some of the boys he knows are very fond of making their own planes and having challenges to see whose flies furthest or fastest, which flies straightest and which lands best. Roy thought he would like to add a new design for them, and when he was going through the Tingle Factor Boxes, he found this 'Flying Postcard'. He didn't know how well it would work, but wanted to have a go and let all his friends have a go too, so this week, Roy Creates a Flying Postcard Paper Plane.
You Will Need:
- The templates (Download Mayroflit Paper Plane)
- Scissors
- A craft knife
- A ruler
Method:
- Print the template onto thick paper or cardboard.
Note: If you cannot print directly onto thick paper or cardboard, cut out the template pieces and use them as templates to trace the shapes onto thick paper or cardboard.
- Carefully cut around the outlines of the pieces, being careful not to cut on the dotted lines.You will need to cut in towards figure 'E', but only to where the solid line ends.
- Fold along the dotted lines, using the ruler to ensure the folds are straight. Run your fingernail along the folds to make sure they are firm. If you don't have long fingernails you can use the back of the tip of an old fashioned potato peeler - be careful not to cut yourself though.
- Carefully slit along the two lines in the wing section of the plane, as Roy is doing below. Don't make the slits too long or the wings will not fit tightly.
- Slip the wings over the two pointy pieces on the side of the planes body.
- Before flying your plane make sure to read the directions for launching on the template sheet.
- Enjoy your plane! Remember the wind behind it will help it fly, but flying it into the wind will make it crash.