Michael LaFosse’s Origami Airplanes: 28 Easy-to-Fold Paper Airplanes from America’s Top Origami Designer!: Includes Paper Airplane Book, 28 Projects and Video Tutorials

In this new paperback edition of his popular book Planes for Brains, LaFosse and his long-time collaborator, Richard Alexander, present twenty-eight exciting airplane models that incorporate the innovative functional and aesthetic details that have become his hallmark.

Boasting an exquisite sense of proportion and balance, an ingenious nose and fuselage design system, and moving parts including faceted flaps, ailerons, canards and spoilers-these models are dazzling works of art that fly incredibly well and look great too! LaFosse and Alexander provide detailed step-by-step instructions for each model along with expert advice on:

* How to select and prepare the best paper for each plane

* Tips on launching different types of planes to get the best possible glide

* A discussion of aerodynamics as it relates to paper airplane performance

* A glossary of technical terms, material resources, and much more

The book’s companion DVD allows folders of all levels to pause and replay the steps as needed to create each airplane at a comfortable pace.

There are so many cute plane ideas that can be created…The directions are simple, step by step. The photos are easy to follow… -Test Try Results blog