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Paper Airplane Aerodynamics
A page on the aerodynamics involved in making paper airplanes.
How Airplanes Work
A brief description of how Airplanes work. This site is part of Marshall Brain's HowStuffWorks.com.
Paper Airplane
Investigate aerodynamics by organising a paper-airplane flying contest.
Why are tyres of some airplanes inflated with nitrogen?
The tyres of airplanes (at least the big ones) are inflated by nitrogen (instead of air). Why is this done? Answer from PhysLink.com
Science Fun with Airplanes
Covers basic flight ideas with simulations and questions. Some parts in pdf format.
How Stuff Works
This is a fantastic mine of information that everyone should know about! Simple explanations ranging from everyday examples around the home to the most advanced airplanes in the world.
Off to a flying start - forces on an airplane
How can aircraft fly? This colourful NASA page explains how in a clear way with diagrams.
Simple Flying Machines Theme Page
Information about model hot air balloons, kites and paper airplanes. Includes teacher demonstrations, experiments and instructions for making models. Some of the activities whilst very good will ...
Joseph Palmer's Paper Airplane
Lots of great paper plane designs to make
How Black Boxes Work
Explains how the "Black Box" of an airplane works. This site is part of Marshall Brain's HowStuffWorks.com.




