Paper Plane (with a rocket)

Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: masterworks.art/projectair Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. See important Masterworks disclosures: www.masterworks.io/about/disc...
BUILD THINGS TOO
👉🏼 I sell downloadable plane, car and boat kits on my website.
store.projectair.co.uk/collec...
👉🏼 Build a simple rubber band plane I designed store.projectair.co.uk/produc...
👉🏼 Where to get electronics, cameras and 3d printers (Amazon affiliate)
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/projectair
SUPPORT MY VIDEOS
👉🏼 Sign up to my Patreon / jameswhomsley
👉🏼 Follow me on Instagram for day-to-day updates on my current builds / jameswhomsley
Big thanks to Andrew Applepie for the music used in this video - / andrewapplepie
DISCLAIMER: This video is purely for entertainment value. Personal use of video content is at your own risk. Recreations of experiments, activities and projects are the sole legal responsibility of the person(s) involved in replicating them. I can not be liable for any information or misinformation, wrongful use, damage to personal property, death or any circumstances that result from replication of any projects seen. Be safe!

[@Project-Air]

Just a small project this time while I work on bigger (much bigger!) things in the background. Thanks to my Patreons for their continued support. www.patreon.com/jameswhomsley

[@evilcanofdrpepper]

For a much harder challenge check out the spring loaded rocket gliders that a friend of Flite Test makes! These might give you some inspiration for how to maximize flight with a rocket motor. Generally it's straight up then float down spiraling as slowly as possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGjJoYKfas5so68

[@Jonathan.D]

When I was a kid we would tape as many as 8 bottle rockets to paper planes. Then launch them with big rubber bands. So much fun!

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Comment 😎

[@dasusensei5011]

I have a question? For making a small airplane to break sound barrier what is ratio of fuel to mass. Or is it possible really???

[@Arieltheking]

טיפ מימני למטוסים מנייר תעשה כונס אויר מאחורה מאיפה שמחזיקים ותעלה אותו

[@B_Poort]

Video idea: try breaking the sound barrier with model rockets

[@YodielandInhabitant710]

"I accidentally made an APFSDST and got into trouble with the authorities"

[@B_Poort]

@@YodielandInhabitant710 hahahaha

[@engineeredlifeform]

I saw it happen at a UKRA meet many years ago. An Estes Mosquito with an oversized engine. More of a snap than a sonic boom, and then it rained paper.

[@nerdtronaut]

Very difficult in the UK

[@ngotranhoanhson5987]

Many clips of model rockets brake the sound barrier, u can find it on KZbin

[@mozkitolife5437]

Cool. Would've preferred more footage of the successful build at the end. Surprisingly simple design to get it to glide.

[@Project-Air]

If you balance a chunk of foam correctly, it will fly!

[@av8153]

@@Project-Air It can be as simple as a sheet of foam board : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoO5e4d-gdGIeJY 😜

[@DeadHawk23]

I saw the title and said "that's stupid it'll just burn..." yup nailed it

[@itvinasi]

Rocket engine: Exist ProjectAir: let's stick them everywhere :) Love the videos

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Always a pleasure to watch👍 Loved the:"they all ended up crashing" 😂

[@conglomeration59]

Check out this video on how to build your own rocket solid fuel engines (code F and H) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIGwZH6Zfd-BbKs

[@ivprojects8143]

Cool idea! That foamboard plane was more controllable than I expected.

[@wxb200]

Really old Bottle Rockets work well for paper airplanes. By old, I mean Bottle Rockets from 2-3 years ago that someone put in the Garage and forgot about. Older Bottle Rockets don't burn quite as fast, so it's more gentle on the paper airplane... This is what I learned going to college in Tallahassee, Florida.

[@z1z2z3z]

I did this with a small bottle-rocket, stick removed, strapped to a paper plane placed on the handrail of my deck. It took off perfectly, caught fire with the report, and glided down on fire. I was overjoyed.

[@yland6003]

I did something similar with a hot wheels track, my 3rd place pinewood derby car, and a model rocket engine. The pre drilled weight holes fit the motor perfectly! It even flew… off my deck and into the yard. It was spectacular!

[@AviannaAirlinesGeoFSVA]

This guy is the future of Aviation

[@thijmenmolenaar5140]

It is a real pity that he only uploads once a month, while his video’s are so amazing.

[@EpicBunty]

@The Lone Creator "love it" ? first of all focus on your build and content, second of all stop spamming, third dont expect anyone to love it.

[@Vfulncchl]

That’s why they are so good:)

[@jrnerdmann2098]

I used to use fire crackers that I turned into rocket engines. I shot my paper airplanes from a little balcony. Some models worked quite well. The fire cracker engines where not that powerful and that helped. And yes, I hade some fiery miss-haps too.

[@jrnerdmann2098]

I have a little booklet somewhere where I noted the flight statistics. Need to search for it.

[@Tom13GN]

Great video as always!!! I'm REALLY loving your Mini!!! I was stationed there from 2005-2008 and had a black '83 Austin Mini. It even got into Mini Magazine a couple times in the rally section. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@zensurfs4164]

Definitely my childhood dream to put a rocket into a paper aeroplane, but I never knew how to do it! Good to see someone does :)

[@trstmeimadctr]

You should try Tyvek. It's waterproof, durable, light, and more rigid than standard paper

[@st-hj1zq]

Привет. Я конечно не понял что тут было сказано в видео ролике, но мне понравилось то что ты что-то делаешь своими руками. И я просто хочу пожелать тебе успехов. Прости что не на твои языке, так как я не знаю какой твой язык. This comment was written in Russian.

[@mxtyplzk]

I live for the 5 second clips of this man's car.

[@humanperson4132]

Soda bulbs work great although heavy, without starting a bush fire lol. Cardboard design for plane and launcher. Hammer and nail to get it going. Just an idea for ya. Love your creativity.

[@stupidgenius42]

Real quick, I think you should try building a motorized kite.

[@paulhoward172]

Don't give up on paper yes. You need to make a jig to ensure repeatability and make tweaks. Then use geometric features for strength. Try embossing, dimples or convolutions. Best regards Dr. Paul

[@iwiwuwiwiw6336]

I like planes

[@slysparkane808]

2 words.. Rail Launch Great Vid!!

[@geoweb8246]

James, since I was a kid I taped bottle rockets to paper airplanes. The exhaust will burn the plane, and the explosive charge will mangle the plane. But the bottle rockets are so inexpensive, and the paper airplanes are easy to build!

[@LRataplan]

Shout-out to Jules Verne for writing Robur the Conqueror back in 1886, about a dude who builds a (*gasp*) heavier-than-air airship out of a mysterious substance. "What was this material, so hard that the bowie-knife of Phil Evans could not scratch it, and Uncle Prudent could not explain its nature? Simply paper!"

[@alexbuilder6983]

Awesome idea!

[@mobintimas490]

This dude could join air force at any time

[@hf117j]

Of course it was a difficult project. I haven't even gotten past you explaining where you got the idea yet. Here's the problems I can see. Center of gravity. Center of thrust. Wings not being rigid enough. And as you've already covered, fire. That being said I am interested in seeing this play out so I'll be watching the full thing.

[@matthewzeller5026]

I'd be interested in you trying different designs for stability or a weaker rocket. This is kinda like strapping the Wright Brothers plane to a fighter jet and expecting it not to disintegrate. Love the video though

[@williambunting803]

As kids we did this 60 years ago. We did 3 stage rocket planes with “penny” sky rockets. During the Second World War my Dad and his buddies made insect powered planes (the problem he reported was convincing bugs to flap their wings while their bodies were glued to something).

[@mee_is_sus]

Only in ohio

[@_me___]

I love how he just tried out rockets one time and now he’s fascinated by them (I only play with rocket planes now)

[@Project-Air]

It's been an ongoing interest for about 10 years :)

[@DIYwithBatteries]

This paper rocket reminds me my school days memories nice video Dude 👍 I'm still searching for the secret how to fold the paper perfectly xD

[@umbongonights]

Excellent video, I like how you do these projects so I don’t have to. It’s a bit like a public service that stops me wondering what fire attached to an aeroplane might be like ;-). Looking forward to the next.

[@SpaceIsCool.]

Very cool plane. I always thought about putting a rocket engine on paper plane lol

[@the_dragon_snail]

Paper planes are kinda my home ground not gonna lie, the things u need to fly the planes outside are some elevons and some side fins for greater stability. The more compact the plane, the better it will fly

[@bilybob8982]

Absolutely love your videos and please keep up your amazing content

[@vanditjain8f454]

Man i just love your videos you are truly inspirational and hard working

[@joelneatrour1945]

I staple a penny at the C.G. of my paper airplanes within the keel fold. I also cut elevator control surfaces on the trailing edge to impart a slight pitch-up moment. When thrown by hand, these paper airplanes go through a series of gentle stalls, recovering easily from each one. The net effect is that it typically triples the free-throw range of the airplane.

[@KD5NJR]

Sanger glider :)

[@CapTheNPC2]

The end result is SO SATISFYING. That's something I'd buy at a toy store and play with for hours.

[@farbodghadyani2662]

That car was the cutest car I've ever seen😍

[@oriontherealironman]

I legit thought the thumbnail was a paper spade with the handle fading out of frame 🤣

[@5alm0n]

👍 yes more rocket powered planes please !

[@MauritsBuijs]

Powerup toys lets you fly paper planes with your phone successfully. I'm not affiliated with them; I just happen to own one because I liked the idea very much. To be honest though; it's quite hard to control with your phone; but it does work.

[@O.L.D_RC]

That was awesome! Pretty cool design, reminiscent of the powered FT giant, the motor makes it great. Cheers brah!

[@kickingforchrist]

I love both your vids on the rocket boat and this plane... It would awesome to see a rocket powered ground effect vehicle

[@bernardthedisappointedowl6938]

This enthusiastic entrepreneurial engineering-loving creative fella didn't half remind me what a jaded old git I've turned into - I shall go and hang my head in shame somewhere, ^oo^

[@magicaardvark1]

want to see more of your dope mini. Used to have one like that back in the day

[@simonabunker]

Did you try any designs that weren't darts? Nice to see you doing the hard work so we don't have to find out for ourselves that a rocket powered paper plane won't really work!

[@Nevir202]

I think anything not a dart would only make all the issues he encountered far worse. Broader wingspan is only going to tend to collapse the wings under sudden thrust.

[@nyscersul42]

I like that your super simple plane... was still true to the most traditional paper plane shape :D

[@user-mm3qu6ln9v]

I have an idea for rocket paper airplanes : You should put the engine under the paperairplane

[@kylebrake1806]

I love your videos! Keep up the great work.

[@LGPROGAMER-so7in]

Bro you said it was not a good idea but that was the most perfect flight

[@monetary_episode494]

I'd love to see a more streamlined and improved version of this. Maybe different stages for a longer flight?

[@landonthebugkidfansmore1203]

It’s all fun and games until your paper airplane flies into a wooden shed and catches on fire and then burns down the shed

[@blobofblutack]

Look up Powerup Toys. Device that you attach to your paper planes to make them powered and RC from your phone (bluetooth). It's actually really fun to play around with. Edit: two rear props, differential thrust for turning

[@ferrewouters3845]

Omg your car is amazing

[@Slikx666]

At least it flew better than the space shuttle. 😃👍

[@clariidfisherman3702]

FINALLY another airplane video. To say that i was excited when I saw the news on your Instagram would be an understatement.

[@aerospacematt9147]

Awesome! Great job!

[@falin9557]

Make an EDF plane with afterburner. Tip: Use a butane canister for the fuel and inject it into a ring made out of copper pipe with holes pointing backwards and use a toy zapper to light the fuel. Of course, use a valve or a servo to activate the fuel Tip to avoid making a flying flame: cover the exhaust with aluminium foil and fiberglass to isolate it from the fuselage

[@dukezFRL]

Alternative title: Making an aircraft shaped ICBM with miniature sizing.

[@ahoj113]

Wow, that’s cool!

[@KarmaCadet]

Great video as always!

[@Cube-3710]

I recommend the Carbon Flyer, it's a carbon fiber dart with propellers with a 720p camera!

[@Philtoid]

That was amazing

[@justinwyngaard2643]

how does bro not have a million subs yyet

[@brown2889]

So cool!

[@owenequinox6]

Very cool video :) I would also love to see if you could make an RC paper airplane. I tried to do it once with a partially disassembled mini quad-copter based on the design by Peter Sripol, but I could never get quite enough thrust.

[@TomOConnor-BlobOpera]

Love it, it reminds me of a Eurofighter Typhoon.

[@Anton-cg7og]

Would like to know how.

[@maczelclydebertes2050]

i luv ur vids keep it up:D

[@ANL_Channel]

Wow cool i wanna try it mini plane!

[@mathetes7759]

Awesome, I'm building model rockets for my grandson, he's still to young to build them, but he loves watching them fly, I was just looking at using a foam glider with a rocket motor, but I like your design, any plans or specs? Thanks!

[@cbyron9308]

There was an aeronautical engineer, from Saskatchewan I think, who had a book full of blackline masters of various paper plane designs. You might have more luck if you can find a copy of it.

[@lightknight6401]

It should stull. Be possible to use a paper plane, just use a design that can fly at a lower speed that generates more lift. A "stunt" plane fits the bill as it would also be rigid enough for a motor. Then just trim to handle the extra speed of the motor.

[@P.S9999]

Hey James I also tried this and it worked I used slightly big motor than yours but it also glided and gone super fast.

[@seydlitz_racing]

Video idea: Build a rocket with a barometer to see how high it flew and then try to make the rocket flight as high as possible

[@mclr.cfabricationandperfor5255]

More different types of rocket planes please. I’m interested in seeing more.

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

5:55 forget the plane peep that countryside 😳

[@catherinekalekye5504]

The plane;flies The military: enemy detected

[@honeyjoy1409]

i like your rocket planes, it's so cool!

[@TrapCat]

You should try using a paper plane design that holds itself together

[@yanqlegoworks]

This is amazing broooo

[@CamBate]

Need a decent bit of dihedral angle on the wings. Then roll (some yaw) stabilisation is sorted. Then hopefully your designs would glide a lot further and maybe work better with the rockets

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

Try making a paper plane fly with teeny motors and propellers! :D

[@AWACS_Sky_Eye]

Idea: Make an RC F-15 ACTIVE that can psm

[@ben-drums.]

You should make a HUGE paper plane

[@floppylab]

amazing as always!! i have a question: the rc plane you built in this video has some sort of flight controller, or the servos are attached directly to the receiver?

[@pat_makes_stuff]

looks plain and simple direct to receiver

[@stelleratorsuprise8185]

When I was a little kid, me and my brother added a 'howler' to a paper airplane, this howlers where indeed small rockets, constructed for the generation of a loud sound. We ignited the fuse and threw the plane, it was gliding fast and stable but we feared the fuse would be to long, than suddenly the howler started to work, the plane caught speed and went higher and higher, exactly like it should have been. Today they don't produce this howlers any more, they where like rocket without any stabilization and flew everywhere sometimes hitting persons nearby ...

[@Robot_Child_Productions]

Dude that looked siiiiiiiick as a glider RC plane lol. Love ur work keep it up man. (I wanna make a glider like that now lmao)

[@sampeythepirate]

Front load the paper planes they'll work fine the rocket engine is heavy right? But it's light when it's spent, so front load like way heavy nose forward then it'll work also point up relative to the trailing edge so you don't cook it

[@Luigik99tv]

Subscribed for content and also for your car 😂😍

[@MikeMac90]

Man I love your car. I'd love to own one in the states.

[@bdr420i]

RC paper airplane is amazing 🤩

[@firecatflameking]

super cool

[@Nevir202]

3:23 Mini-onboard camera, immediately goes into a Mini.

[@fikrifahmi7442]

Teacher: stop making paper plane and throw it Kid in the back:

[@P8FPV]

V cool vid yet again...also your v lucky to have a mini as your first car if it is your first 😉👌 I had my first bk in 98 at 17

[@evahxh]

ive tried this for years with bottle rockets, never really worked but I made some with segments of straws taped to the wings and you would put the rockets in those, and they would shoot out like missiles

[@sampeythepirate]

The RC one was cool though