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| The Great International Paper Airplane Book by Jerry Mander, George Dippel and Howard Gossage, 1967 | |||||||
| 'The
Great International Airplane Book' by Jerry Mander,
George Dippel and Howard Gossage was published by Simon
and Schuster in New York in 1967. The book contained a
great deal of tongue in cheek nonsense about paper planes
but also details of, and diagrams for folding, the
winning entries of the 1st International Paper Airplane
Competition which had been organised by the authors as an
advertising stunt on behalf of 'Scientific American'. The book consist of: 'Acknowledgements' which inter alia refer to 'huge subcompetitions ... held by American Airlines and the San Francisco Chronicle'. A 'Preface' (see below) which refers to three previous works and gives what appears to be the full text of H G G Herklots essay on Paper Aeroplanes. An 'ntroduction' which gives a history of The 1st International Paper Airplane Competition and details of some of its press coverage. A 'Brief Annotated History of Aeronautics' A 'Prologue' 'In Tribute to Rufus Porter' who founded 'Scientific American'. 'Chapter' which contains humorous text but nothing of substance about paper airplanes. 'Appendix 1' which contains letters from contestants. 'Special Added Chapter' which contains photographs of, and folding diagrams for, the winning entries in each category and some other designs (see below), the majority of which are based on either The Paper Dart, The Dove, The Fold and Cut Model Aeroplane or The Swallow. A full copy of the work can be accessed online here. **********
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********** Analysis: Winner of Duration Aloft - Nonprofessional This design is an adaptation of The Paper Dart which has slightly more weight at the nose, downwards side stabilisers and cut ailerons.
********** Winner of Duration Aloft - Professional
********** Winner of Distance Flown - Nonprofessional This design is an adaptation of The Paper Dart. Some of the paper is cut away to reduce the weight at the nose.
********** Winner of Distance Flown - Professional This design is a variation of The Paper Dart.
********** Winner of Aerobatics - Nonprofessional This design is a version of The Dove.
********** Winner of Aerobatics - Professional This plane was named 'The Barnaby' after its creator Captain R S Barnaby. This design is a version of The Cut and Fold Model Aeroplane.
********** Winner of Origami - Nonprofessional This plane designed by James M Sakoda later became known as the SST.
********** Winner of Origami - Professional Not Awarded. ********** Other Designs
This design is an adaptation of The Dove **********
This design is The Swallow **********
This design is The Whirligig **********
This design is an adaptation of The Dove. **********
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This design is a standard Paper Dart inside an outer wing-shaped envelope. **********
This design is similar to the one pictured in the initial advert for the competition. **********
This design is a version of The Paper Dart with upturned side stabilisers **********
This design is a version of The Cut and Fold Model Aeroplane. **********
This design is an adaptation of The Dove **********
This design is probably the most original design in the competition. ********** |
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