The Incredible EVER-FLY GLIDER (toss it speed contest entry)

This incredible glider can sit on your desk-top a fly forever. well, at least if you have a fan blowing on it. this paper airplane is connected by string to two poles for stabilization and when air from a fan moves across it, it's back end rises from the ground and looks as if its actually Flying!!!this instructable also tells you how to make the paper airplane that i used with the base but any airplane will work with it.

Step 1 Needs

the requirements list is very short and simple as is the tools list

requirements
1 sheet of paper
2 straws (preferably flexible)
1 base (any small heavy e.g. small tile, heat sink, piece of wood, sheet metal/plastic)
1 10 inch string

tools
scissors
hot glue gun
hot glue

Comments

[mwwdesign]

Cool concept - try adding some elevons (combined elevators and ailerons on delta-wing planes) that point down to keep the plane more level. You could also experiment with putting the plane on 2 strings (a left and right side for stability) a bit further away from the vertical posts and then getting it to actually fly more. :)

[GorillazMiko]

Better pictures would be much appreciated. And wow, I never knew you would have to use this much just for a paper airplane! :P

[gmjhowe]

nice idea, first ive seen that uses like a stand. so clever in that way. However instructable let down by blurry pics. Does look cool tho. like testing a jet fighter in an air tunnel.