An alternative airplane design is given here. Follow the assembly instructions and test the airplane. Are the instructions clear? Compare the performance of this airplane design with the one described in Problem 4.1. Which plane was easier to construct? How would you improve the design of this plane or the manner in which the design is communicated?
Begin with an 8 1/2 in. by 11 in. sheet of paper.
Fold it lengthwise in alternating directions. The folds should be about 1 in. wide.
Hold the top of the folded paper in one hand and fan out the back portion with the other hand.
Make a small fold in the nose of the plane to hold it together, and let it fly.