It&#8217;s the classic, world&#8217;s bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun. <i>The World Record Paper Airplane Book</i> raises paper airplane making to a unique, unexpected art. This new edition boasts four brand-new models: <i>Stiletto</i>, <i>Spitfire</i>, <i>Galactica</i>, and <i>Sting Ray</i>. Added to its hangar of proven fliers&#8212;including <i>Valkyrie</i>, <i>Hammerhead</i>, <i>Vortex</i>, <i>Condor</i>, <i>Pterodactyl</i>, and, of course, the famous <i>World Record Paper Airplane</i>&#8212;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.<br><br>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&#8217;s world record, and how to organize and win contests. Also included is a flight log and pull-out runway for practicing accuracy.