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Design a paper airplane that stays aloft for 3 seconds
Using a single sheet of paper, design and fold a paper airplane that glides for at least 3 seconds when thrown gently. Experiment with wing shape, nose weight (a small paperclip), and winglets. Submit a photo and tell us what design choices made the biggest difference.
Materials: A sheet of paper, a paperclip (optional), a stopwatch (your phone)