Try the activity
Run a family flight tournament! Compare two paper airplane designs, measure each flight and use the results to decide which performed best.
Flight log
Use the same starting line. Measure to where the plane first lands. Keep the paper size and throwing method as consistent as possible.
Use the same starting line. Measure to where the plane first lands. Keep the paper size and throwing method as consistent as possible.
Flights recorded0
Longest flight—
Best average—
Average distances
| Trial | Design | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No flights yet. | |||
Record at least two flights for each design before deciding which is better.
Try it away from the screen
Two sheets of same-size paper, tape measure or metre stick, pencil, score sheet and a safe open area.
Two sheets of same-size paper, tape measure or metre stick, pencil, score sheet and a safe open area.