Walkalong Gliding Intro Temp Beta

I finally finished the new videos for making two different forms of walkalong glider. The links to the tumblewing series (3 parts) are here http://sciencetoymaker.org/tumblewing/index.htm
Then there is a more advanced series about making an origami hang glider that--with practice--you can surf using only your hands.
http://sciencetoymaker.org/hangGlider/index.htm

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• walkalong glider
• controlled slope soaring
• walk a gliders
• follow flow glider

[Acerfrost]

can we make a small tumblewing such that it flies with the help of your hands? what materials will you need?

[sciencetoymaker]

@Acerfrost John Collins (search "paper airplane guy") can fly tumblewings with only his hands. It is very small and made from a specialty tissue paper.

When flying with only my hands, I find it easier to use the "origami hand glider" design linked in the blue text box to the right of the window.

Slater

[k0ed456]

does it turn by itself or when we move the board it moves to?

[sciencetoymaker]

@k0ed456 RE steering: That's right, you steer it by turning the board. BTW I will have the whole series (3 parts) up by the end of the weekend.

Slater

[Acerfrost]

will this work with a small cardborad sheet

instead of the large one?

[sciencetoymaker]

RE smaller cardboard: Yes, even a big book will create the wave of air. Some people find a big piece of cardboard easier to learn on.

Slater

[Acerfrost]

thanks

[adambus77]

man, this is great

[sciencetoymaker]

Yep

[koolnick123]

are you a teacher?