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John Collins on his world record paper airplane
The science of flight has always attracted those with a pioneering spirit. John Collins, the self-proclaimed Paper Airplane Guy has transformed the creation of paper gliders into a serious skill by mastering both the art of origami and the study of aerodynamics. Collins discusses his book, his time at the 2015 Maker Faire and how he managed to break the record for the longest flight.
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