How to Fold the 'Tube' Paper Airplane | WIRED

John Collins, also known as 'The Paper Airplane Guy,' teaches us how to fold and fly our very own "Tube" paper airplane. The Tube doesn't look like much, but it can certainly fly! You throw the Tube very much like you throw a football, letting the ring spin off of your fingertips. That rotation helps create lift, and lets the airplane do its thing.
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Can't get enough? Watch John go in-depth on this airplane and much more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzUm4WGi56Shrs

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Expected more clip when that thing flies..

[@DanielRieger]

There is in the other video with him

[@WIRED]

To see more of this plane flying, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJK1aZVvebmNZ6M

[@kropar]

@@WIRED That link leads to this same exact video.

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Checkmate

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@@theinfamous_dnoob9149 lol

[@TorgHIra]

This guy is someone who’s passionate about physics. It’s admirable

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Fr

[@beingathing974]

I love this dude. Reminds me of all my favorite teachers. Enthusiastic about what he does and enjoys teaching the craft

[@beingathing974]

Even the way he teaches us how to throw a football! Absolute king 👑

[@jayschafer1760]

Came here to say exactly that. I can see why this guy must be an awesome teacher. His curiosity and enthusiasm is very infectious and genuine, and he explains things in a fun and down to earth way.

[@sriram181]

Unfortunately our system has increasingly been failing these gems of teachers making them harder and harder to be found in schools and colleges these days :(

[@Coralcomets]

FR, i was like "okay but WTF AM I DOING" and then he went "i know that doesnt make sense" and resays what he meant and that healed my soul bc istg teachers never stop to validate what they did no matter how many times you remember it and dont know what it means lmaoo

[@nadavajeesh8714]

This is by far the best how to make a paper airplane video, the result was much higher than my expectations. Very nicely illustrated instructions. Thank you for the video!

[@finnv5459]

Wired usually: complex science concepts and research experts Wired here: TUBE GO ZOOOOM

[@masumakaosar3547]

OMG LOL why is this comment so wholesome and true

[@POPCORNBlobfish]

WIRED: Lol, imagine still doing normal paper airplanes in 2024.

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There you go 69 likes.😂😂

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almost 420

[@trippsmclovin]

My son and I did a science fair project about 15 20 years ago, This was it. Which kind of paper plane flies furthest? The tube did!

[@bepiisboy2911]

I didnt realise it was paper plane and just thught it was interedting anyway

[@somianuraj2732]

Here u go, 666 likes

[@ishuluturk]

7:51 your welcome .

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Thank you

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Thanks 😂😂

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Ty

[@timmorris6456]

Thank you. I feel like that clip should have been the first thing they showed.

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I found you!

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I used to make these a little differently. I used just regular 8-1/2"x11" copier paper. I never really experimented with other weights. I would make the first fold deeper, then two more progressively shallower folds so that the result was a tiered effect. I didn't use the rear fold. They flew quite well, with around 60 feet of distance in a good flight. One other note that John didn't mention: The way that he tucked one end into the other is good if you are throwing right handed. If you throw left handed, you should tuck it in the opposite direction. If you tuck it in the wrong way, the seam will create more drag and slow the spinning more quickly. That will result in shorter flights.

[@dymonwest9123]

Could you go into more detail when you state you fold the paper to more times making a tier effect? Did you put the two fold over each other or were they next to each other? Like a 1 2 type of thing? Thank you! This comment was very helpful

[@validefy]

I used to make these all the time as a kid. Called it the glider. I tried to make them with my kids recently and couldn't remember. Thanks for the help!

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7:51 is what you’re looking for

[@Tim_Duran]

His child-like enthusiasm is just awesome! Right what I needed today! 😄

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This guy would make a super cool dad! His kids are lucky!

[@FingeringThings]

Woah that’s crazy how well it flies like that

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ah yes you i see everywhere

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PLEASE dont finger me :((

[@thefrub]

I spent 8 minutes waiting to see that thing fly for 2 seconds. Okay I didn't actually wait, I scrolled

[@joshuam2154]

I had a plastic toy in the 90s that was this exact flying tube and it worked great!

[@dinahlavati7249]

He is so fun and passionate about folding airplanes. I love this guy :)

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you’re the dad i wish i had

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Thats sad bro...

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Cool bro

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This guy is a good teacher.

[@veljkoangelovski5349]

hes like a supervillan but you unlocked him as a playable character

[@unclebobfoldsmoreplanes5543]

Don't forget to reverse the direction of the insert, inserting the right end into the opened left side flap, if you throw with your left hand. Otherwise the open end will trap air as it spins, slowing the rotation.

[@user-ql2ek7tl1y]

Thank you so much for teaching me i am really excited to share this to the rest of the world!!!!

[@wesleytownsend8214]

Extraordinary! I have made a lot of paper planes over the last three score of years for my sons and grandkids. I have made some odd looking oblique ones but never one like this. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving so I can show the little ones. Thanks so much for this, now I have to go practice! I wish good health, happiness and all the best to you and yours!

[@DarkRequiemFilms]

So cool, I saw a video of one on tiktok and tried your instructions, it really works and flies quite far indoors.

[@terrybarrett8873]

Absolutely enjoyed making this and sharing it with the family!

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There used to be a commercial version made of aluminum called the "Toobee." There are old commercials here on KZbin.

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...W-Walter White?

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actually looks like the Saul's boss in Better Call Saul

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100%

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I was looking for this comment. Thank you for putting it there.

[@xd0895]

I tried it and it works pretty well. The trick is to just make it spin with your fingers so that it can create a vacuum inside it so that air gushes in to propel it forwards.

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I thought he's going to show how to roll a joint.

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Best folding I've seen

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I love his energy and enthusiasm.

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As he was making the tube paper aeroplane, I was thinking that if this is possible as a real aeroplane that humans can ride.

[@Isaac_JRG]

This is amazing, my favourite part was just listening to this guy, what a nice guy

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"Watch John go in-depth". I did. For more than eight minutes. And I SAW it fly for less than six seconds. wow.

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Is it just me or is it satisfying watching him fouls.

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I gotta try this! !

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The KZbin algorithm has brought gifts this evening!

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Worked like a charm👍

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I really love this guy

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i tried so much and the results were great

[@Cat_with-threatening-aura]

The tube while in the spinning in the air fits with the interstellar soundtrack “No Time For Caution”

[@nadronnocojr]

Sharpen a crease much better with a ruler over the crease makes razor sharp edges ‘ artist tip

[@niranjannaveen1235]

Everyone else: *trying to make complicated looking airplanes that still fly* This guy: 0:10

[@garyedison8829]

Great job! Best video I've found. Great teaching skills! Thanks.

[@Dylan-eq6xw]

Oh man This tube is really going nice and far

[@djangossimpleorigami3872]

crazy I love please make more!

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Great Big Story made videos with this guy

[@frontporchmint]

Had a boring Friday morning and filled it with tossing this aroundb

[@Oretal]

If I had known about this design when I was still in school I would have even more fun with my friends AND no eyes would be hurt.

[@matthewjamestaylor]

When I was a kid, wham-o made a version of this plane and called it the Turbo Tube. It was one of my favorite toys. I lost it in the ivy. That was about 50 years ago, but I think I know where it is - if I just look a bit longer. Cheers.

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ok cheers

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I saw Nigahiga's paper airplane trickshot video and saw the tube and I did a whole lot of research and found how to make it and then he uploaded this

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Same, I have been searching for years.

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I love this video, John was super charismatic! I just wished the technicalities of the motion was illustrated or explained in more detail

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Lol this guy is lecturing my class of flying physics right now

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Nice plane! Really good!

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This guy is a legend.

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Much more success throwing this underhand

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Could someone explain to me how it generates lift more detailed? For the magnus effect to generate lift the spinning motion would need to be in the same direction as the movement of the tubeitself, right?

[@realnunya]

My cat loves this! Thanks :)

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Worked WONDERS❤❤🎉 great video!

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That's so cool, wonder whether it can be applied in bigger scale.

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maybe if it spins fast enough

[@veljkoangelovski5349]

Ah yes, the TUBE-747 my plane of choice

[@Stoobid98]

I'm supposed to be doing homework and studying for my science test, but this is much better.

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At time stamp 6:37, I would insert a rolling pin into the plane and roll it back and forth on a flat surface to take out the irregularities in the folds.

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Felt like Walter white taught me to make a plane

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This airplane works magic

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that was so cool it worked so well

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Ty for teaching me this my favorite plane

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He's back omg omg! 👋👋👋😃

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Brilliant!! Thanks!

[@roberta6748]

The correct way is to use a Fortran computer punch-card , this was a very popular pastime during boring lectures at university in the late '70-early '80s

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I love this guy so much. Hes so passionate about what he does and its great

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You are awesome pls put mire videoes about john collins

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Thank you grandpa ❤

[@Leon-qo2vl]

I made it, it works ! Super cool

[@Anione111]

Since how long has this been around? I'm seeing this for the first time in 60 years!

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it fly so well tnxxxx

[@themonotoneflute]

This is awesome, I always wanted to make one after seeing the Paper Planes movie.

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Welcome with the paper airoplane guy 👍👍👍.He is so good 😱 omg

[@megagamingteen]

this video is the best one that i have seen

[@michaelknight2342]

And now we wait for Tom Stanton or Peter Stripol to make a model airplane out of it

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Thank you

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Thanks!!

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Thank you for the informative step-by-step guide! My nephews and I are having a blast!!

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Are you Muslim?

[@scpdatabase969]

Fast and entertaining for kids. Nice.

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Me: okay I get it you're mad but what are you going to do?? My psychopathic Friend: 5:05

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Super cool!

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tahnk you uncle.

[@raihan5958]

Having a blast rn Just trying to figure out the best way to throw this

[@Majd_Saad]

Its 1:00Am, bored as heck, saw this video, “f it, imma make that”

[@EarthshakerOnamazu]

dude this took me three attempts and my first throw it landed straight into my dog's water bowl

[@DeBoundV1]

Here at 1k when this has millions remember me

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thanks JOHN COLLINS I DONT KNOW HOW TO THANK U

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AND THX WIRED

[@clark5426]

Looks cool

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I like this guy. 🙂

[@Murpler]

how to throw in style

[@vythos_]

I find the underhand throw to be easier and more effective

[@masumakaosar3547]

My mom: that wont fly Me: TUBE ZOOM

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I love the paper plane tie.. Where did you get it?

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Finaly i found a use for my bill's !!!!

[@ShinmenTakezo1234]

I want and I need more of this Tube when it's flying. Normal toss and professional toss if possible.

[@WIRED]

To see more of this plane flying, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJK1aZVvebmNZ6M

[@Big007Boss]

This Heisenberg guy is pretty cool