Introduction: Super Simple Office 'floater', Great for Kids Too!
This device when given an upward toss, as well as a rotational velocity will float to the ground. When used in an outdoor setting, the wind catches it and will give it some zany maneuvers.
Step 1: The Materials Needed: Paper or Styrofoam Plate, Styrofoam Coffee Cup, and Tape
yep thats all you need! Of course, you can add UFO like markings to the pieces if you like!
Step 2: Tape Cup to Plate
The plate can be placed either way, and will give different flying characteristics (especially when outside).
Step 3: Ready to Fly
Now while holding the cup with one hand, spin it and toss it up at the same time. Thats it! You can experiment with adding more plates and more cups.
17 Comments
13 years ago on Introduction
i just tryed it using a round piece of paper it worked good.
13 years ago on Introduction
can you use it with a round peace of paper?
13 years ago on Introduction
Mine worked like a lead blimp!
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14 years ago on Introduction
cut out sections and make helicopter blades
14 years ago on Step 3
cool
14 years ago on Introduction
i like how u can experiment with it most flyin things you can't change
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
around
14 years ago on Introduction
very nice i really should try it !
15 years ago on Introduction
cool im gonna make one now!
15 years ago on Introduction
Cool Instructable. +1.
15 years ago on Introduction
A video of it in flight would be good.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
I needs me a video recorder! :(
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
You took digital photos - does your camera not have a video function? Even a mobile phone? As long as you can upload it to youtube or similar, you can show it here.
15 years ago on Introduction
How close to the center of the plate does the cup have to be?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
If its off a little it won't really effect it. The paper plate, being heavier, will keep more rotational momentum, and fly a little better.
15 years ago on Introduction
Cool!
Agreeing with Kiteman, a video would be good.
This is really easy to make.
Easy.
Smart.
Cheap.
+1 rating.
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15 years ago on Introduction
It's a cup, attached to a plate. Genius!!!! (+) (favorited)