{"product_id":"the-world-record-paper-airplane-book-9780761143833","title":"The World Record Paper Airplane Book","description":"It's the classic, world's bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun. \u003ci\u003eThe World Record Paper Airplane Book\u003c\/i\u003e raises paper airplane making to a unique, unexpected art. This new edition boasts four brand-new models: \u003ci\u003eStiletto\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGalactica\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSting Ray\u003c\/i\u003e. Added to its hangar of proven fliers--including \u003ci\u003eValkyrie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHammerhead\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVortex\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCondor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePterodactyl\u003c\/i\u003e, and, of course, the famous \u003ci\u003eWorld Record Paper Airplane\u003c\/i\u003e--that makes twenty airworthy designs. Each is swathed in all-new, attention-grabbing graphics and is ready to tear out, fold, and fly. There are at least five models for each design and all-important instructions for how to adjust and throw each plane for best flight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the planes are just the beginning. The book features tons of cool information on aerodynamics, competitions, and designing your own high-performing models. Readers will learn why paper airplanes fly (and why they crash), the history of Ken Blackburn's world record, and how to organize and win contests. Also included is a flight log and pull-out runway for practicing accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Blackburn\u003c\/b\u003e is an aerospace engineer and four-time Guinness World Record holder for paper airplane time aloft (last record 27.60 seconds). He works for the Air Force doing aeronautical research in Florida. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Lammers\u003c\/b\u003e is an engineer and entrepreneur based in Colorado. He flies small planes in his spare time.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598618169618,"sku":"9780761143833","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2ee5f99c-2840-4e8d-8ccf-953fccb509e9.jpg?v=1732188252","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-world-record-paper-airplane-book-9780761143833","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}