May 26 is National Paper Airplane Day, so we’re sharing some videos and instructions for making and flying your own paper airplanes.
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY added the paper airplane to its National Toy Hall of Fame in 2017, noting that while “some toys require financial investment, paper airplanes start with a simple sheet of paper, coupled with dexterity, to produce a toy with infinite aeronautical possibilities.”
The National Air & Space Museum has a robust paper airplane gallery, with full folding instructions, on its site.
We’re going to give Plane Number 522, The Dart, a try.
If you happen to be at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) on May 26, you can celebrate National Paper Airplane Day by building your own paper airplane and, perhaps, winning a prize.
And if you’d rather celebrate National Paper Airplane Day with a drink, ask your favorite bartender to make you a Paper Plane cocktail.
