Friday, May 25, 2018

National Paper Airplane Day

National Paper Airplane Day is an unofficial observance, celebrated on May 26 each year in the United States to commemorate the simple aeronautical toy.
Paper airplane day celebrations typically include social gatherings at which participants create and fly paper airplanes. These events often feature contests in two basic flight categories: "distance" and "time in air". As of 2012, Takuo Toda holds the world record for the longest time in air (27.9 seconds). The distance record (226 feet, 10 inches) was set by Joe Ayoob, with a plane constructed by John Collins, in February 2012.

How to Celebrate Paper Airplane Day
Celebrating Paper Airplane Day is simple and fun! Just pick up a piece of paper and fold it into your favorite airplane shape and give it a toss! Looking for something a bit more challenging? The typical wedge-shaped paper airplane is just the simplest form, there are books, clubs, and hobbyists who all engage in the past-time of creating complex paper airplanes that can reach amazing distances with surprising stability. Paper Airplane Day is your chance to show up your younger self by creating the best paper airplane ever!

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