Paper Stomp Jets

These are paper jets that fly off of a launcher.

Step 1: The launcher

The launcher is made from 1/2" PVC. You will need the following fittings, along with some used 2-liter bottles:

• One 1/2" four-way fitting (all fittings are of the slip variety)
• Two 1/2" end caps
• One 1" coupling
• One 1" by 1/2" bushing
• One 1/2" 45-degree elbow

The assembly is exactly the same as what I have posted for the stomp rockets, except for the change to the 45-degree elbow. Please see that instructable for additional details on building a launcher.

Comments

[john12345678910]

this is cool i am going to try it this summer

[HandyMan1959]

Is there a reason you didn't make the wings one piece?

[doxsys]

This would work well with Make's Compressed Air Rocket Launcher: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKRS1

[seamster]

Yes it would. I did compressed air rockets in scouts as a kid, and this project was partly inspired by those.

[bgepp1]

this is really cool! I love that video. I am sure you were the hero on the block that day! Nice work.

BG

[actimm]

As, in your own words, the rudder doesn't do much, you could simply make the rear wing slightly larger and put about a 30 degree bend in it. This would still give you a certain amount of directional stability and keep you from stressing about trying to tweak the rudder about.

[seamster]

Definitely, a v-tail would simplify the build even more. Good tip!

[Delo97]

This is a GREAT idea! I don't think I'll build the base, because that would be expensive, but the jet/glider is REALLY good, and I'll be probably make some of them out of cereal boxes and wood sticks using your template, and launch them by hand.

[chrispix]

The parts for the launcher should cost less than $10 at Home Depot.

[magifarm]

Yay for Daddy! Your kids must have lots of fun!

[rimar2000]

Very nice design!

[splazem]

This is awesome!

[OrigamiAirEnforcer]

What would the range be?

[seamster]

I made one do barrel rolls that flew straight for about 100 feet. It's one of the clips in the video I think.

[earlyflyer]

I'm stopping at the hardware store for some PVC pipe on the way home today!

Great idea and nicely prepared Instructable.

Thanks!

[Kaptain Kool]

These look awesome! What a great idea!

[PKM]

At the risk of complicating and adding expense to a brilliantly simple, cheap project, there are some surprisingly small and cheap "spy cameras" around which might make a great addition to these planes.

With or without, though, they look like great fun and I wish I'd had something like this around when I was little!

[ynze]

Pretty cool! We're gonna have lots of fun this summer :)