You will quickly fall in love with the "BFF", of the Best Flyer Forever. This familiar paper airplane glider is a modified version of the classic "Harrier" paper airplane. I'll try to create a step-by-step video/post for the Harrier and the Nakamura Lock, a similar paper airplane at a later time. The BFF has an additional fold that adds strength to the wings. You can throw this paper airplane harder launching it into the air improving distance.
PAPER
This video was taken using A4 80g printing paper and is tested to work with A4 70g paper as well.
*Should work with 8.5x11in paper, not tested.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
For picture by picture instructions on how to make this paper airplane visit: www.coolpapera...
FOLDING / FLYING TIPS
1. Make sure each fold is perfectly aligned. If you have not seen my video on making the perfect paper airplane fold, you need to check this out first: www.coolpapera...
2. Use something hard, like a ruler, to crease each fold. The flatter the paper airplane, the better it will perform.
3. When you are done folding the paper airplane, angle the wings slightly upwards before flying it. This is called a dihedral angle and makes your paper airplane more stability.
4. Rub the end of the wings and roll them slightly upwards to adjust the center of lift.
5. Use scotch tape to tape the wings together.
6. For more tips on making your paper airplane fly far, check out my website:
www.coolpapera...
DISTANCE
I've matched this paper airplane with the world record paper airplane "Suzanne" by John Collins, wing by wing comparison and they have very similar properties. What's cool about the BFF is that it has extra thickness in the wings. I've thrown this paper airplane very very far in the past, comment and let me know your results!
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. The paper plane shoots downwards and crashes. Solve this by rolling the end of the wings slightly upwards.
2. The paper plane shoots upwards and stalls. The center of lift is behind the center of gravity. Try flattening the wings or rolling the end of the wings downwards. You can also try adding a paper clip to the nose of the paper airplane.
3. The paper plane flies to one side. Did you fold the paper airplane evenly on both sides? Flatten and crease all the folds again.
4. It still doesn't fly well. Any bumps or nicks on the paper will affect how your paper plane flies. Make sure you're using a brand new piece of paper and try folding it again.
FINAL WORDS
This is a really really really good paper airplane to try out because it is simple, durable, and flies super far. It's a great starter paper airplane to learn and definitely one that will help you win tournaments. If you're looking for a glider paper airplane for distance, you've found it.
28 фев 2020
