The History of the Paper Airplane
Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned paper airplane fan, there are a few things to keep in mind. Those include what types of airplanes you can build, what’s possible in the hobby, and what you can do to improve your paper airplane.
White Wings
Originally, White Wings paper airplanes were all hand-drawn and their fuselages were entirely paper. However, in the 1980s, balsa-wood fuselages were added to the kits. The fuselages were designed using low-speed aerodynamic engineering design principles.
The White Wings Competition Kit includes 30 precut balsa wood airplanes, two instructor’s manuals, and materials for a high-flying glider contest. They teach the science of flight and the value of using your own hands to create something beautiful.
In addition to the model aircraft, White Wings has also published several books. These include the Original Series, Volume 1; Collection Series, Volume 2; and the Heritage Series, which is the first volume to abandon the metal hook mechanism in favor of paper.
Blackburn’s plane
During the Great Depression, Heinkel and Junkers used paper models to develop their aircraft. Leonardo da Vinci wrote about constructing model planes from parchment. The Wright Brothers constructed many paper airplanes to study the forces produced by bending wings. Their models were tested in a home-built wind tunnel.
The Wright Brothers discovered that control through warping the flight surfaces was most effective. This concept would later lead to more refined aileron and elevator control surfaces. Aileron and elevator control surfaces are a necessity for small air vehicles.
A paper model has several design constraints. It needs to be light enough to throw easily, but also compact and heavy enough to maintain stable flight at slow speeds. CAD software has enabled modern airplane designers to solve these problems.
Dracula
Count Dracula is the most famous Gothic fiction character of all time. He has been adapted to film over 30 times, and is often associated with horror fiction.
This novel was written by Bram Stoker, and was first published in 1897. It was a popular work and was positively received by reviewers. However, it was also criticised for being too frightening. The plot was narrated through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles.
This is one of the earliest known works of horror fiction. Bram Stoker drew extensively from the folklore and history of Transylvania. He maintained Henry Irving’s aristocratic bearing and histrionic acting style.
The story of Dracula is told through a series of letters. The novel is also referenced in a ship log.
Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)
Known as “Kibo” in Japanese, the Japanese Experiment Module is one of the components of the International Space Station (ISS). The mission of this human space facility is to provide an environment for astronauts to perform scientific experiments. It is also equipped with an airlock and thermal control system. The JEM will enhance the research capabilities of the ISS.
The Japanese Experiment Module was built by the National Space Development Agency of Japan. The module includes twelve payload racks. The Racks have been used for experiments such as the NASA Surface Biology Geology mission. The Japanese Experiment Module will host up to four astronauts at a time.
Mach 7 speeds
JAXA, Japan’s space agency, is investigating whether it is feasible to launch paper airplanes from the International Space Station. They hope that origami craft will be the next step in space exploration. This could have implications for future re-entry vehicles and upper atmospheric probes.
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency has offered $300,000 per year for a feasibility study. Toda, an aeronautical engineer, hopes to put 100 paper planes into space. He plans to write a message of peace on each one. He is also considering how to send the paper craft back down to Earth.
Last month, the paper folding craft prototype passed a durability test in a wind tunnel. It also lasted for a full 12 seconds. It was coated with a special glass coating that made it resistant to heat. It survived temperatures of up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit.
PowerUp 3.0
POWERUP 3.0 is an innovative smartphone controlled paper airplane developed by PowerUp Toys. It is a device that pairs with a smartphone app, allowing the pilot to control the plane within a range of 180 feet. The rudder on the back of the Smart Module acts as the steering mechanism, while the Bluetooth Smart technology links the aircraft to the phone.
PowerUp Toys is an Israeli company founded by Shai Goitein. He is an industrial designer and also a pilot. He developed the original Powerup Kit, which adds an electric propeller to paper airplanes.
PowerUp 4.0 is a more sophisticated version of the same concept. This version incorporates Bluetooth Smart technology and an integrated flight-control microprocessor. It has a gyroscope, accelerometer, and a smartphone-controlled rear rudder.
