Re: OT Supercharge a Paper Airplane

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:52:15 -0700, Richard Henry
<pomerado@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Aug 28, 11:18 am, default <defa...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Pop Science has an interesting article for building a three
dimensional paper airplane - 3D: Actually looks a lot like the AT-6
radial engine aircraft from all aspects.

Takes Two 9x12-in. sheets smooth Bristol Board (card stock paper)

Into that they mount a small toy motor fed by a Panasonic 3.3 farad
capacitor charged to three volts to motorize it.

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/f8c0dd5fc7c72110vgnvcm1000004eecbc...

The link may change but searching for "Supercharge a Paper Airplane"
will usually find it.

Good science related Sunday afternoon project for a father and son.

They estimate the cost at $15
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The most critical component, the electric motor, is listed as "free -
salvage".

Many surplus outlets have them for a dollar or less. If you have to
pay tax, shipping ,or a minimum purchase, it could get expensive fast.

Like I said: "they estimate the cost to be $15"

I don't know any electronics hobbyist or professional that doesn't
have some junk parts laying around.
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