includes twelve specially commissioned paper planes. From the classic Keel Plane to the acrobatic Barnstormer there are styles which will suit everyone whether or not they want to go as far as entering competitions and breaking records! With some radical space age designs like Roller Blade and Whizzer, this collection makes a wonderful activity book for both children and adults.

Includes index and glossary.

An introduction to paper planes -- A brief history of flight -- How and why planes fly -- Making your own planes -- Flying competetively -- Classic Designs -- Classic Dart -- Hawk Dart -- Classic Glider -- Keel Plane -- Modern designs -- Barnstormer -- Triplane -- Norton Flyer -- Renishaw -- Space Age designs -- Seed Floater -- Space Fighter -- Roller Blade -- Whizzer -- Glossary of aviation terms -- Index -- Acknowledgements.