How to Make a WORLD RECORD Paper Airplane That Flies Far - World's Best Paper Airplane | WIRED

John Collins, also known as 'The Paper Airplane Guy,' teaches us how to fold and fly our very own version of his "world record" paper airplane. John attempts to make the greatest paper airplane on the planet, and takes us along for the ride.
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Can't get enough? Watch John go in-depth on this airplane and much more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzUm4WGi56Shrs

[@mesory]

Thanks.

[@bend.n]

yessir

[@gilformalejo3308]

What is your real name?

[@yourmathtutorvids]

Where was this video when I was in elementary school? Could’ve impressed everyone on the playground 😂

[@apacheattackhelicopter5823]

An easier plane would’ve done the job, I don’t think an elementary school kid would have enough precision

[@adrienneislost1320]

@@apacheattackhelicopter5823 Yeah, elementary kids usually don't have this level of precision.

[@lukthere2]

@@adrienneislost1320 idk man, some of my schools mates were making some pretty impressive paper airplanes back in primary school :D and they worked!

[@ShriPindoriDhamMelbourne]

This is boring and wiered

[@PurpleMountainDew91]

There were plenty of books on paper planes at the library you could have accessed... or you could have asked around at local hobby shops.. sounds to me like you are just lazy and making excuses for your childhood shortcomings

[@documax123]

What's not mentioned until the end is that he won the world record flying distance with this plane he's making. So the 40 minutes might be worth it here.

[@Roknok]

Didn't you read the title?

[@Roknok]

@@documax123 sorry I realise what you wanted to say

[@documax123]

@@Roknok no problem. And I will delete my comment/question back to you.

[@Roknok]

@@documax123 thank you 🙂

[@daywalker3735]

Well it's only 37:09 not 40 minutes so you are fired

[@maximilianyakubovskiy3949]

The amount of effort for such a simple thing, who would have thought

[@ThisRy]

He looks like the one teacher that everyone want's.

[@jonathanwieler8315]

I just saw his face for the first time and thought, is he a teacher?

[@LearningHub1379]

No he is the The paper airplane guy

[@toasted_bread1234]

true

[@Tuff.Laverne.Thor.]

True

[@FionaValerie21]

He's like the Bob Ross of Paper Airplanes

[@mksong626]

I know right exactly

[@kalpeshpatil1245]

nope , no accident allowed here

[@Kariyu101]

This would be a really cool project in design/engineering classes

[@bmn]

one word, grave

[@Not-A-Content-Creator]

@@bmn let ppl live

[@BananaDude508]

haha, whats why im here!

[@joyalpatel6000]

I’m here because of engineering ha

[@issaiaheverything4930]

@@bmn f u

[@thetenyaiida]

finally found the perfect video for today's 2am videos i didn't know why im watching

[@masonmarks9463]

2:21 Rn lol

[@photopsthe2nd537]

Im watching it at 12:20 lol

[@airplane_from_a4]

I started making the first airplanes when I was 7 years old, we called them doves. And for 10 years I saw in a magazine how to make a biplane out of paper. It turned out great. I began to come up with my own options. After then the whole yard was launching airplanes. It was so much fun. Now, 40 years later, I was surprised that people in our computer age continue to build paper airplanes. Now I also use a computer to teach other people how to build model airplanes.

[@jdouce6074]

Good for you kiddo

[@myatthhu]

@@jdouce6074 bruh check out the channel

[@marcoscastrillo8298]

@@jdouce6074 bro he is everything except a kiddo

[@allencummings7564]

Fifty year old kiddo xD

[@lorenzomrtz]

I have no intention of making this paper airplane... still watching the entire video

[@goldnpiggyboi]

Same

[@agungsugiyanto8314]

me too

[@jdouce6074]

Ikr

[@photopsthe2nd537]

I did and let me tell you, It flew around my house. Out of all my 2 years of Origami making, I have never seen such a good paper airplane.

[@thedivineenergy]

*I'm smiling soo much sitting here drinking a cup of coffee,* *folding a piece of paper, and making a paper airplane. 😍*

[@leathangordon2943]

Me to but I'm drinking tea

[@thedivineenergy]

*Cheers! ☕😊*

[@leathangordon2943]

Cheers☕

[@MonsieurBiga]

True happiness is in simple things

[@bessa_0860]

Y'all cringe

[@matthewburdick608]

I like how he was already improvising before he even started building it

[@phillipbost9852]

Loved that as well. He's definitely a problem solver.

[@cati101]

Heartwarming how he laughs about the broken red clip. :)

[@brijesh3982]

Half hour for making a paper plane..!! That's how a retired life should be 😂

[@AbrahamArthemius]

Well that half an hour he use to make this little plane resulted in him getting a world record, so it's definitely worthwhile.

[@grandmaashley]

grandma approved

[@ajcruzer92]

You must be really bored

[@grandmaashley]

@@ajcruzer92 Well obviously I'm bored :)

[@ajcruzer92]

@@grandmaashley lmao 😂

[@ecksdee9768]

i have asked once and i shall ask again *where are grandpa frankey’s ashes*

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Thanks for your approval grandma. I always thought you were disappointed but glad I was wrong.

[@TrollingAround]

Fun fact, the ratio of the sides of an A4 sheet of paper (in fact all A* sizes) is 1:√2. Fold a short edge down to a long edge, the hypotenuse (the length of the crease) is same length as a long edge (which can be checked by folding the crease down to the long edge.

[@NJ_Myestrio]

I don't understand

[@auri1075]

He seems like he can do really high quality tutorials.

[@oliverlopez5865]

But so large the video

[@Ervinabrahamian]

I'd be surprised if he did a good tutorial on anything other than paper planes though...

[@stormbreaker82]

I like how he takes off his glasses every 10 seconds 😂

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

He's BACK! This guy has an amazing ability to teach! 👋👋👋👋🛩✈🛫🛬 ....we need a PAPER airplane emoji! 😁 Thank you for producing these!

[@jonathanwieler8315]

💸

[@andihubb]

I am living for the airplane tie. I definitely want to add one to my wardrobe

[@michealmecrokden2556]

The best grandpa ever.

[@boswell255]

I like how even on the world record paper plane he wrote 1/2/2011 and crossed out the one for a two. I feel better about doing that every year now.

[@camdix3250]

This is all SO wonderful. I have one question, please: Is the application of tape on the paper plane accepted by Guinness? It doesn't have to be 100% pure paper, with nothing added? I was under the impression that using tape is not allowed. Thank you very much for bringing us this video. Best wishes.

[@camdix3250]

I found the answer to my own question on another of Mr. Collins' KZbin videos. The answer is YES. One, very small piece of tape, of specific dimensions, is allowed by Guinness. Mr. Collins cuts this piece into several thin strips which are used to help anchor some of the folds for the "Suzanne" plane. He is a brilliant paper folder and paper plane designer. He is also one fantastic teacher and a pleasure to see and listen to.

[@jamie1707]

Super interesting! I'm going to set this up to keep my nephews busy, out of trouble when I watch them. Also your tie. It's really cool.

[@csmarkham]

His Holiday present wrappings must also be spectacular. Of course, he has to start in September....

[@sandrabrainy9710]

His TIE though!!! He aint messing around 😂😂

[@Platonic69]

Thank you for finally releasing the Breaking Bad alternate series finale. Way better than lumberjack Dexter.

[@ginkatzu5547]

2:04 quote: as long as you've got a chunk, you might as well use both sides of it ☺

[@stellavw7772]

Love the tie, too!

[@daddelpaj]

So satisfying to watch!!

[@bmn]

John is such a nice guy. :)

[@HydeHazard]

the alternatives for ALL of the materials except 2 are- 1.2 15mm ice-cream sticks glued together for crease folder 2. use your normal scissors and sharpen it with aluminum foil 3. normal cello tape 4. measure 30mm on an mm scale 5. the clip like john said 6. an added bonus for beginners a pencil/marker

[@alexandre7028]

This guy is amazing !

[@Ontherises2k]

I wish you you would do a aero dynamics tutorial on high speed boats

[@goldnpiggyboi]

I would just put a paperclip on the front of mine when I was in middle school. They flew so far!

[@Murpler]

lol, too bad they dont allow anything but paper and tape

[@jomondalo4004]

i love this guy he is the best paper airplane expert ever in the world

[@leah_baute]

absolutly not

[@amoghverma3108]

Wow John Collins has kept the world record paper plane with himself👍🏼

[@retepaskab]

Why so small pieces of tape? Is it so heavy? Is there some regulation?

[@ThePaperAirplaneGuy]

Guinness rules specify a 25x30mm piece of tape can be used. The tape can be cut into as many pieces as you like.

[@tempestfury8324]

@@ThePaperAirplaneGuy : Thanks for the info! I was trying to find the GWR rules and never found them. I still think tape shouldn't be allowed.

[@tstompa9037]

I just watched this whole thing smh I don’t regret it

[@alexbotorea9642]

hi john!! can you make a tutorial for the stinger paper airplane??? thanks!!!!!

[@rkhaye6585]

Its 2am and im watching dis...but i dont care.,this is amazing 🥺

[@takareon]

Love the neck tie.

[@SSvlogs-UK]

Excellent. Just made one with A4 paper in UK and wow it fly straight and long distances. Will upload a video in my channel soon. Just use a thin paper & you don't have to be too precise with the tape. Just take small piece of tape and attach on the loose ends. That's all

[@carlmalone100]

This whole video is over kill lol. I love it!

[@bgezal]

The other paper planes could also improve drag with a bit of tape and better lines.

[@sarthakmalhotra7413]

get this man a world record for the longest paper plane making tutorial 😂😂

[@eliasvalenzuela4107]

Just wondering...is there a certain type of paper that works the best for paper planes?...TY!!!

[@notsoanonymous5786]

yall just doing *everything* during quarantine, literally😂

[@marcomiguelrelleja1897]

this plane is sooo good it flies smoothly but it got stuck on the roof

[@gingersnapadoodle]

Love your tie!!

[@EvanThenerd1138]

I really need this video. I suck at making paper airplanes!

[@joannot6706]

Who is disappointed to not see it fly?

[@ruthf6035]

He flew it at the end

[@airplane_from_a4]

It would seem that there is nothing difficult to make the airplane, but it is the same whole art.

[@johnandkathleenodonnell4130]

I cannot believe how very interesting I found that video to be. Thank you. 67 year old woman

[@flowkes2707]

This guy is a LEGEND :D

[@bluemugs]

I’ll see you guys in a few months when everyone is recommended this.

[@goldnpiggyboi]

Yes.

[@kyemerrell7802]

Yes.

[@kaila3924]

I have been summoned B)

[@ELGuasonMarin0835]

Ain't that one Swelling video. This is Excellent video 12:08 PM }|{ 11//9//2020

[@Adi-mc3rj]

All school should definitely teach this!

[@sunainasingh3840]

36:51 The moment you are waiting for

[@mikesahle1193]

Thank you for sharing your talent great video. I wonder paper is better than product ! Degradable, friendly digestible, culturally, traditional nicely done, till then keep smiling with lol politely & safely paper please

[@Pendejo.Dark1]

Just spent 37 minutes watching a man make a paper airplane and I don’t regret it

[@TollyZhang]

This is the most efficient way to conserve tape

[@Ervinabrahamian]

I would try to make really awesome paper planes when I was a kid using these same methods, I used fancy kinds of paper and different kinds of tape and all I ever ended up achieving was making a really bad paper plane

[@gregcollins3404]

Surely there must be some kind of kapton/kevlar/carbon super tape that is microns thin and super strong/sticky - put on with a microscope that would save a few nanograms of weight and be a better "world record" paper airplane....

[@ziangli4836]

Going use it to poke an eye out

[@shayocrafts8166]

Which sheet was best a4 sheet or color sheet and tell the size of color sheet

[@mariusblezneag9919]

I made it it flies so well good job

[@dage-vr]

Thx it worked out SOO GOOD!

[@sedlo]

Thought this was Brian Cranston for a few moments. Will have to try this out.

[@SLADEYKINS]

I was looking for this comment. Definitely Brian Cranston vibes.

[@CreeperSlenderman]

i will fight the kid with the "best paper planes" with this actual best plane but i think he's about to change school... dammit

[@warrenphilips8441]

Paper airplane? Tape-r airplane. Chiding aside, this was fascinating.

[@dampierre99]

Still shocks my inner child that there are a ton of different designs for a simple paper airplane

[@gom0528]

this video is so interesting and wholesome 😄😄

[@juliahenriques210]

What's the magic of this tape? I can't see even duct tape glue resisting the stress after a dozen flights.

[@sanjitrabidas7608]

Can I make with the help of a ruler and paper. I will use the ruler for making that folds precise

[@astrid7929]

thanks now i can destroy my physic's class paper airplane tournament

[@TeufelHunden927]

If you have an objection to bone AND plastic, you could probably find a ceramic creasing tool.

[@cimia]

You are so talented!

[@arindamsaha9539]

Will u please make a tutorial of THE PLANE!

[@sirvere4840]

i used to love making planes but after watching this, i no longer even want to

[@nahometesfay1112]

Not every plane has to be all fancy. It only takes a few minutes to fold this plane without the adjustments and when I was in middle school we use to make a similar plane all the time (it's called the Nakamura lock if you want to search up that one). Have fun!

[@Gouthamkg]

I feel like I have seen this video before

[@Murpler]

they did another vid where he shows it in less detail

[@DraqonfruitYT]

I just randomly searched this up and it was posted yesterday

[@srikarv.326]

That is pretty cool

[@antoniobaylosis1480]

uy nice ang galeng po

[@suryapratapsingh8526]

Why did you try making cut in wings

[@RyChanneler]

My best throw shatters the world record with a plane that is somewhat similar to this design. no glue or anything. I will try this plane though.

[@Uncreeperble]

13:57 rip

[@8kBluRay]

Such a king

[@dileepkumar-td6xv]

Thanks wired I want this

[@vicdupuism4059]

the beauty of working on a printing press.... all kinds of paper weight lol

[@Jessica-pz8pn]

Best grandpa every 👑

[@deocyasol9406]

Been flying dhis since I can remember, long dis and windy.

[@hpapline]

When did John Collins make this paper airplane?

[@dirtburguer5902]

Dam my dude exact with the lines

[@109_ritikahasija5]

the record could easily be beaten if the plane is made using technology instead of hands. it's just that throwing paper airplanes for world record in distance is literally so niche that nobody would waste their resources on it.

[@Jacob-Vivimord]

In the movie about this guy's life, he'll be played by Bryan Cranston.

[@bradgretch]

If he was teaching how to make Crystal Meth I’d swear it was Brian Cranston......

[@jijotincy]

Awesome vide this deserve a like

[@a_gorillashaving]

This is so useful I need to know how to make a good paper airplane and I can’t wait to spend 30 dollars to bend a piece of paper properly👌

[@navinsoni806]

Use a plastic ruler man!

[@YurongJiang]

Without table,min litreally crashed,but the tape made my plane fly the whole basketball court.