National Paper Airplane Day

National Paper Airplane Day, the simple aeronautical toy that has been around for thousands of years, is on May 26th each year.

National Paper Airplane Day gives you a reason to participate! This inexpensive, safe, and stimulating form of entertainment adds a lot of joy. In other words, put down your cellphones and get outside for some primitive fun.

Did you know?

Many believe the use of paper airplanes in China began 2,000 years ago
1909 was the first known date of the development of modern paper planes
The longest paper plane had a wingspan of 59.74 ft. On September 28, 2013, students and employees from Germany created it
In February 2012, Joe Ayoob set the longest distance flown by a paper plane in February 2012. His plane flew 226 feet, ten inches
The longest-running paper airplane flight took off in 29.2 seconds

For a test flight, there is more than one way to fold paper. www.foldnfly.com has tips for designing at www.foldnfly.com.com has tips for designing.

How to celebrate #paperairplaneday

In a variety of ways, you can celebrate in a variety of ways. Paper airplane making is for everyone, from challenges to designing new layouts. Invite someone to join you whether you play all day or just a few minutes. It's a great way to pass on the fun.

Put your paper airplane-making skills to the test
To participate in the festivities, like the paper airplane day Facebook page to join in the celebrations
Watch flights on YouTube
To post on social media, use #PaperAirplaneDay

To celebrate Every Day, educators and families can visit the National Day Classroom to find fun ways to commemorate Every Day.

Quiz Q: The four factors that influence a paper airplane's flight are thrust, lift, gravity, and drag. How can these powers affect your paper airplane?

A: This is called thrust when you bring the plane forward. Lift is a power that moves the plane and helps it to lift itself off the wings. Big wings have risen in lift. Gravity pulls the plane down, causing Gravity to pull it down. The right materials make a lighter aircraft that will last longer. Drag is created by the plane's tail. It is the opposite of thrust, and it slows the plane down.

Q: Paper airplane contests are competing for the top spot in what two categories?

A: Distance and Time to float.

How did you do?