What were the first models of paper planes and where did they appear? Who first rolled the plane out of paper and for what purpose? What was the scheme of this airplane?
There are no exact answers to all these questions, but there are a lot of assumptions. The history of the appearance of these objects is confusing and does not have an exact date and geographical location. Consider some rumors and versions that have come down to the modern world.
How and when did the first paper airplanes appear
One of the versions says that parchment models appeared in ancient China about 2,000 years ago. This version takes place in connection with the development of other aerial fun in the Middle Kingdom, such as kites and the like.
Also paper airplane appropriates itself and the Land of the Rising Sun - Japan. This small controversy is also connected with the confusion surrounding the origami idea to these eastern countries.
Since the paper airplane is obviously related to origami, and it’s also impossible to determine the definition of who invented origami, they also failed to figure out. But China, as the progenitor of paper and many other wonders of civilization, looks a little more convincing as the inventor of a paper airplane.
The invention of the paper model of the aircraft is also awarded to the Renaissance. There is a version that the first airplane from parchment was built by Leonardo da Vinci, who was famous for his passion and talent for inventions. It is believed that, unlike the Eastern brothers, Da Vinci made a small plane not for entertainment, but for purely scientific purposes.
Paper was used for other air devices. For example, in the 17th century in France, the Montgolfier brothers created the first paper balloon model. It is also believed that before inventing a glider, John Keli in the 18th century created a trial linen model.
The 20th century spawned its legends. For example, the idea of paper airplanes is appropriated to the Wright brothers. However, it was only recorded that at the end of the first half of the 20th century, aircraft designer Jack Northrop used paper airplanes to design real aircraft.
What paper and materials may be needed
To create a paper airplane will not need a lot of materials and time. To make a good flying model, you need a light, but moderately thick sheet of paper. Best fit is A4 paper.
The paper should not be heavy and thick, but it must be kept in shape. Newspapers, notebooks and album sheets, printer paper are excellent for training in creating a well-flying airplane model.
Starting the folding, you need to remember that half of the success in the current model of a paper airplane lies on the folding accuracy. Repeatedly reworked airplane fly if it is, it is not for long.
Minimize the number of movements and most accurately according to the scheme. The edges need to be smoothed in two or three movements in order to provide the airplane with the best aerodynamic properties. For the model to cut through the air, we need sharp and even edges.
How to quickly make a plane out of paper that flies: step by step instructions
Everyone can create a simple airplane. Especially like this process for children, with whom an adult can easily show how to create a flying plane according to the classical scheme.
The classical scheme of creating a paper airplane can be painted as follows:
- The first thing you need to do is take a rectangular sheet of paper and turn it towards you with the smaller side;
- Next, you need to determine the center of the sheet; for this you need to bend the sheet in half, not smoothing down; having determined the central axis, the sheet must be rotated to its original position;
- Now, in turn, both the upper and lower corners need to be bent gently to the central axis in order to create such two doors of paper; further sheet must be expanded;
- Now the sheet is visually divided into 4 equal rectangles; you need to roll it in half again to get a T-shaped volumetric figure;
- Further, if you look from above, there will be half of the original rectangle in the form of two parts: the upper corners of these rectangles need to be bent towards the center so that the front part turns into a triangle;
- The resulting triangle must be taken beyond the outer corners; each corner should be successively turned to the central axis;
- The plane is ready!
How to make a cool paper plane
Anyone who has learned to make an ordinary paper airplane may want to make it more spectacular visually. Also, many people want to modify the design so that the plane is fast and flies long and far. Currently, there are many different designs of paper airplanes, making that, you can surprise many.
Consider the scheme of fast and maneuverable aircraft "Glider":
So how to make a cool paper airplane? Step-by-step instruction:
- First you need to determine the average axis of the sheet; for this, it must be carefully folded in half, not smoothing down, and deployed;
- The expanded sheet must be folded up; at the same time, the corners must be turned inwards so that they meet in the middle;
- Now you can smooth the center line so that the fold is clear and the nose of the plane is sharp;
- The nose should be folded so that it extends beyond the corner bends by a couple of millimeters;
- Now you need to fold the plane backside inward;
- The finishing touch is to bend the wings to the desired width; the width will depend on how well the airplane will plan.
There are a lot of paper aircraft models, but everyone can try to design something of their own.
How to make paper airplane fighter
With the development of enthusiasm for designing airplanes out of paper among children and adults, "military" models inevitably appeared, visually resembling military equipment. Due to external similarity, such airplanes largely repeat the aerodynamic properties of prototypes, becoming similar to them and in terms of their movement in the air.
Below is one of the step-by-step schemes for creating a military fighter out of paper:
- First of all, you need to put a rectangular sheet with a short side to yourself; further, as in any scheme, it is necessary to determine the central axis and bend the sheet in half in it;
- Further, the lateral corners of the resulting rectangle must be bent to the middle line to form a triangle, inside of which there is something like triangular folds;
- The resulting cruciform element like a pyramid will be the base for the future of the airplane; two free angles of this pyramid need to be bent to the middle of the resulting equilateral triangle, thus, you will get another angle, directed downwards, in the middle of the model;
- Further, the upper right corner must be bent so that it is flush with the uppermost line of the sheet. One centimeter remains to the fold line; from the left corner the operation is repeated;
- The resulting element is folded in half, the paper is wrapped inside;
- The lower part will be located from the designer, the fold line is made on a level with additional elements that simulate the combat equipment of the aircraft;
- It now remains to fold the fighter in half and start practicing its launch.
How to make paper plane boomerang
Boomerang is an amazing and fun game that will surprise and delight the little ones. It is not difficult to make it, but it will bring a lot of joy.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a plane that returns:
- The sheet of paper must be folded in half, smoothed out; then you need to fold the sheet in half again, press one corner with your finger so that the mark on the center of the sheet remains;
- Expand the sheet, take the outer corner and turn to the middle that has just been marked; clamp the corner again; This will mark the middle and quarter of the sheet;
- Take the bottom corner and collapse so that it touches simultaneously the one-quarter line and the middle; expand;
- Spread out the triangular pocket with your fingers and unfold to form an open triangle;
- Wrap a triangle around the rest of the rectangular sheet so that it is inside, and the two halves of the triangle are framed;
- Pull the upper corner of the resulting trapezoid toward yourself, bending it towards its lower obtuse angle, leaving a few millimeters from the angle of the trapezoid to the one being bent;
- Turn the plane over and bend the second corner in the same way;
- Then with each side you need to do the following: with your fingers under the future wings, you need to hold the nose section, align and smooth part of the wing to the nose (this was left a couple of millimeters earlier);
- The resulting corner must be carefully filled in the pocket, created in the initial stages; the corner folds into the pocket easily, if done correctly; the operation must be done on each side, using the folds made in the previous step;
- Now the wings need to be bent gently upwards, until the moment when the design allows to do this, the fold line will be clear while working on the airplane; do the same on the other side;
- Pulling on one side, you need to gently deploy the plane, putting the inner side up; Wrap the outer corner inwards, making sure all the lines are the same; all protruding parts of the aircraft must be gently bent and smoothed;
- Next, you need to turn the plane with the outer part out, bend the angle of the nose to the middle line, using the fold lines as reference points;
- Now you need to roll and smooth the plane in half so that the nose just turned up is visible;
- Next, turn the wing to itself, bending along the line to design the fuselage, do the same with the second wing;
- On each wing you need to do the so-called aerodynamic ending: a small angle on each wing is bent perpendicular to the surface;
- It now remains to smooth out all the corners and the base for rigidity; the plane is ready!
How to make a big paper plane
Making a big plane out of paper, one has to think first of all about the proportions of the structure. Long and sharp models fly best of all, therefore a heavy, large aircraft should not be made too large.
If you take A3 paper of medium thickness, but good density and follow the classical schemes, you can easily create a large airplane that will not be inferior in maneuverability to its “smaller brothers”.
What to look for when modeling: useful tips
When modeling a particular airplane, you first need to highlight the purpose for which it is being made. Airplanes are speed and long plan. The former, as a rule, quickly reach their goals, while the latter hang nicely in the air for a long time.
The design of high-speed paper airplanes is always more acute and aggressive, they have narrow wings and a swift, needle-like nose and body.
This is explained by the laws of aerodynamics: thus, designed little planes have less resistance of air masses and move faster.
Models designed for planning, have a flatter and wider shape. This helps them to stay "on the surface" of the air layers, caught up by the winds directed tangentially to the hull, such airplanes can fly for an infinitely long time.
Also, when modeling it is necessary to take into account that the sharper the nose of the aircraft, the easier and faster it moves, and vice versa. This element helps the aircraft cut the air, while the wings serve for planning.
The body is needed to adjust the position in space, fixation and braking. Knowing the purpose of the elements of the airplane, it will be easier to create the correct model.
In addition to technology, it is also important to choose the right materials and eliminate the weighting of the aircraft in the process of creation.
Knowing these simple rules, you can create an amazing aircraft that will meet exactly the requirements that will be imposed on it.
And another version of the airplane is fashionable to make, watching the following video.
