How to fly a paper airplane

Paper airplanes are all the rage in our family right now. The kids ask several times a day if someone will make them one. Of course, dad is the ultimate paper airplane constructor (among his many talents). So, he is the one who gets to do most of the airplane work. Well, all of this paper airplane constructing has become quite time consuming, so yesterday he sat the kids down and attempted to teach them how to make their own. After 20 minutes of very intense instruction, they each had a very well constructed airplane of their own making.

As everyone knows, the best place to fly a paper airplane is outside, what with the constant Idaho breeze and all. So, off the kids went to test their newest models. Their favorite launch points are off the deck (the slight elevation gives them an advantage. Plus, the airplanes launch in the windward direction) and off the trampoline (I don't see the advantage in this location, other that jumping and throwing is just plain fun - or should I say PLANE fun! I know...I couldn't resist).

I'm not sure exactly how he managed to accomplish this feat, but after a short while Max came in the house begging for help getting his plane off the roof. Bria then lost hers in one of the window wells. Oh, well. At least it's good cheap fun!