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  • John Collins, also known as 'The Paper Airplane Guy,' teaches us how to fold and fly our very own version of his "world record" paper airplane. John attempts to make the greatest paper airplane on the planet, and takes us along for the ride.
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  • @WIRED
    @WIRED  3 роки тому +63

    Can't get enough? Watch John go in-depth on this airplane and much more: ua-cam.com/video/3KqjRPV9_PY/v-deo.html

  • @yourmathtutorvids
    @yourmathtutorvids 3 роки тому +329

    Where was this video when I was in elementary school? Could’ve impressed everyone on the playground 😂

    • @apacheattackhelicopter5823
      @apacheattackhelicopter5823 3 роки тому +7

      An easier plane would’ve done the job, I don’t think an elementary school kid would have enough precision

    • @adrienneislost1320
      @adrienneislost1320 3 роки тому +1

      @@apacheattackhelicopter5823 Yeah, elementary kids usually don't have this level of precision.

    • @lukthere2
      @lukthere2 3 роки тому +3

      @@adrienneislost1320 idk man, some of my schools mates were making some pretty impressive paper airplanes back in primary school :D and they worked!

    • @ShriPindoriDhamMelbourne
      @ShriPindoriDhamMelbourne 3 роки тому

      This is boring and wiered

    • @PurpleMountainDew91
      @PurpleMountainDew91 3 роки тому

      There were plenty of books on paper planes at the library you could have accessed... or you could have asked around at local hobby shops.. sounds to me like you are just lazy and making excuses for your childhood shortcomings

  • @maximilianyakubovskiy3949
    @maximilianyakubovskiy3949 3 роки тому +150

    The amount of effort for such a simple thing, who would have thought

  • @documax123
    @documax123 3 роки тому +276

    What's not mentioned until the end is that he won the world record flying distance with this plane he's making. So the 40 minutes might be worth it here.

    • @Roknok
      @Roknok 3 роки тому +3

      Didn't you read the title?

    • @Roknok
      @Roknok 3 роки тому +1

      @@documax123 sorry I realise what you wanted to say

    • @documax123
      @documax123 3 роки тому

      @@Roknok no problem. And I will delete my comment/question back to you.

    • @Roknok
      @Roknok 3 роки тому

      @@documax123 thank you 🙂

    • @daywalker3735
      @daywalker3735 3 роки тому

      Well it's only 37:09 not 40 minutes so you are fired

  • @ThisRy
    @ThisRy 3 роки тому +231

    He looks like the one teacher that everyone want's.

  • @FionaValerie21
    @FionaValerie21 3 роки тому +97

    He's like the Bob Ross of Paper Airplanes

  • @thetenyaiida
    @thetenyaiida 3 роки тому +70

    finally found the perfect video for today's 2am videos i didn't know why im watching

  • @airplane_from_a4
    @airplane_from_a4 3 роки тому +41

    I started making the first airplanes when I was 7 years old, we called them doves. And for 10 years I saw in a magazine how to make a biplane out of paper. It turned out great. I began to come up with my own options. After then the whole yard was launching airplanes. It was so much fun. Now, 40 years later, I was surprised that people in our computer age continue to build paper airplanes. Now I also use a computer to teach other people how to build model airplanes.

  • @lorenzomrtz
    @lorenzomrtz 3 роки тому +74

    I have no intention of making this paper airplane... still watching the entire video

    • @goldnpiggyboi
      @goldnpiggyboi 3 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @agungsugiyanto8314
      @agungsugiyanto8314 3 роки тому +1

      me too

    • @jdouce6074
      @jdouce6074 3 роки тому +1

      Ikr

    • @photopsthe2nd537
      @photopsthe2nd537 3 роки тому +1

      I did and let me tell you, It flew around my house. Out of all my 2 years of Origami making, I have never seen such a good paper airplane.

  • @thedivineenergy
    @thedivineenergy 3 роки тому +86

    *I'm smiling soo much sitting here drinking a cup of coffee,*
    *folding a piece of paper, and making a paper airplane. 😍*

  • @matthewburdick608
    @matthewburdick608 3 роки тому +76

    I like how he was already improvising before he even started building it

  • @Kariyu101
    @Kariyu101 3 роки тому +102

    This would be a really cool project in design/engineering classes

  • @cati101
    @cati101 3 роки тому +18

    Heartwarming how he laughs about the broken red clip. :)

  • @grandmaashley
    @grandmaashley 3 роки тому +102

    grandma approved

    • @ajcruzer92
      @ajcruzer92 3 роки тому +7

      You must be really bored

    • @grandmaashley
      @grandmaashley 3 роки тому +3

      @@ajcruzer92 Well obviously I'm bored :)

    • @ajcruzer92
      @ajcruzer92 3 роки тому

      @@grandmaashley lmao 😂

    • @ecksdee9768
      @ecksdee9768 3 роки тому +2

      i have asked once and i shall ask again
      *where are grandpa frankey’s ashes*

    • @Ataraxia_Atom
      @Ataraxia_Atom 3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for your approval grandma. I always thought you were disappointed but glad I was wrong.

  • @brijesh3982
    @brijesh3982 3 роки тому +34

    Half hour for making a paper plane..!! That's how a retired life should be 😂

    • @AbrahamArthemius
      @AbrahamArthemius 3 роки тому +4

      Well that half an hour he use to make this little plane resulted in him getting a world record, so it's definitely worthwhile.

  • @sandrabrainy9710
    @sandrabrainy9710 3 роки тому +3

    His TIE though!!!
    He aint messing around 😂😂

  • @TrollingAround
    @TrollingAround 3 роки тому +8

    Fun fact, the ratio of the sides of an A4 sheet of paper (in fact all A* sizes) is 1:√2. Fold a short edge down to a long edge, the hypotenuse (the length of the crease) is same length as a long edge (which can be checked by folding the crease down to the long edge.

  • @PhoenixProdLLC
    @PhoenixProdLLC 3 роки тому +12

    He's BACK! This guy has an amazing ability to teach! 👋👋👋👋🛩✈🛫🛬 ....we need a PAPER airplane emoji! 😁 Thank you for producing these!

  • @auri1075
    @auri1075 3 роки тому +44

    He seems like he can do really high quality tutorials.

    • @oliverlopez5865
      @oliverlopez5865 3 роки тому

      But so large the video

    • @Ervinabrahamian
      @Ervinabrahamian 3 роки тому

      I'd be surprised if he did a good tutorial on anything other than paper planes though...

  • @boswell255
    @boswell255 3 роки тому +4

    I like how even on the world record paper plane he wrote 1/2/2011 and crossed out the one for a two. I feel better about doing that every year now.

  • @HydeHazard
    @HydeHazard 2 роки тому +1

    the alternatives for ALL of the materials except 2 are-
    1.2 15mm ice-cream sticks glued together for crease folder
    2. use your normal scissors and sharpen it with aluminum foil
    3. normal cello tape
    4. measure 30mm on an mm scale
    5. the clip like john said
    6. an added bonus for beginners a pencil/marker

  • @camdix3250
    @camdix3250 2 роки тому +6

    This is all SO wonderful. I have one question, please: Is the application of tape on the paper plane accepted by Guinness? It doesn't have to be 100% pure paper, with nothing added? I was under the impression that using tape is not allowed. Thank you very much for bringing us this video. Best wishes.

    • @camdix3250
      @camdix3250 2 роки тому +5

      I found the answer to my own question on another of Mr. Collins' UA-cam videos. The answer is YES. One, very small piece of tape, of specific dimensions, is allowed by Guinness. Mr. Collins cuts this piece into several thin strips which are used to help anchor some of the folds for the "Suzanne" plane. He is a brilliant paper folder and paper plane designer. He is also one fantastic teacher and a pleasure to see and listen to.

  • @stormbreaker82
    @stormbreaker82 3 роки тому +12

    I like how he takes off his glasses every 10 seconds 😂

  • @andihubb
    @andihubb 3 роки тому +7

    I am living for the airplane tie. I definitely want to add one to my wardrobe

  • @michealmecrokden2556
    @michealmecrokden2556 3 роки тому +12

    The best grandpa ever.

  • @brittnied3390
    @brittnied3390 2 місяці тому +1

    I think you know me, but I’m a paper plane kid, your signature of my book for Christmas last year

  • @rkhaye6585
    @rkhaye6585 3 роки тому +6

    Its 2am and im watching dis...but i dont care.,this is amazing 🥺

  • @ginkatzu5547
    @ginkatzu5547 3 роки тому +2

    2:04 quote: as long as you've got a chunk, you might as well use both sides of it ☺

  • @dampierre99
    @dampierre99 Рік тому +1

    Still shocks my inner child that there are a ton of different designs for a simple paper airplane

  • @Platonic69
    @Platonic69 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for finally releasing the Breaking Bad alternate series finale.
    Way better than lumberjack Dexter.

  • @csmarkham
    @csmarkham 3 роки тому +2

    His Holiday present wrappings must also be spectacular. Of course, he has to start in September....

  • @sunainasingh3840
    @sunainasingh3840 3 роки тому +7

    36:51
    The moment you are waiting for

  • @jamie1707
    @jamie1707 3 роки тому +3

    Super interesting! I'm going to set this up to keep my nephews busy, out of trouble when I watch them.
    Also your tie. It's really cool.

  • @goldnpiggyboi
    @goldnpiggyboi 3 роки тому +7

    I would just put a paperclip on the front of mine when I was in middle school. They flew so far!

    • @Murpler
      @Murpler 3 роки тому +2

      lol, too bad they dont allow anything but paper and tape

  • @jomondalo4004
    @jomondalo4004 3 роки тому +2

    i love this guy he is the best paper airplane expert ever in the world

  • @tstompa9037
    @tstompa9037 3 роки тому +5

    I just watched this whole thing smh I don’t regret it

  • @EvanThenerd1138
    @EvanThenerd1138 3 роки тому +2

    I really need this video. I suck at making paper airplanes!

  • @bmn
    @bmn 3 роки тому +2

    John is such a nice guy. :)

  • @alexandre7028
    @alexandre7028 3 роки тому +3

    This guy is amazing !

  • @Jessica-pz8pn
    @Jessica-pz8pn 3 роки тому +2

    Best grandpa every 👑

  • @marcomiguelrelleja1897
    @marcomiguelrelleja1897 2 роки тому +1

    this plane is sooo good it flies smoothly but it got stuck on the roof

  • @dileepkumar-td6xv
    @dileepkumar-td6xv 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks wired I want this

  • @johnandkathleenodonnell4130
    @johnandkathleenodonnell4130 3 роки тому

    I cannot believe how very interesting I found that video to be. Thank you. 67 year old woman

  • @notsoanonymous5786
    @notsoanonymous5786 3 роки тому +6

    yall just doing *everything* during quarantine, literally😂

  • @amoghverma3108
    @amoghverma3108 3 роки тому

    Wow John Collins has kept the world record paper plane with himself👍🏼

  • @bgezal
    @bgezal 3 роки тому +1

    The other paper planes could also improve drag with a bit of tape and better lines.

  • @flowkes2707
    @flowkes2707 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is a LEGEND :D

  • @a_gorillashaving
    @a_gorillashaving 3 роки тому +10

    This is so useful I need to know how to make a good paper airplane and I can’t wait to spend 30 dollars to bend a piece of paper properly👌

  • @Ontherises2k
    @Ontherises2k 2 роки тому

    I wish you you would do a aero dynamics tutorial on high speed boats

  • @airplane_from_a4
    @airplane_from_a4 3 роки тому +1

    It would seem that there is nothing difficult to make the airplane, but it is the same whole art.

  • @mariusblezneag9919
    @mariusblezneag9919 Рік тому

    I made it it flies so well good job

  • @ArmagedonCS
    @ArmagedonCS 3 роки тому +6

    I know a good one that I used to play with my whole childhood, when wind came I threw them and they "never"landed back after a couple of throws. It was basic and no cutting or glueing just folding it right centre was important and tweaking it after a couple of tries. If this gets a lot of likes I could make a tutorial for this.

  • @retepaskab
    @retepaskab 3 роки тому +3

    Why so small pieces of tape? Is it so heavy? Is there some regulation?

    • @ThePaperAirplaneGuy
      @ThePaperAirplaneGuy 3 роки тому +2

      Guinness rules specify a 25x30mm piece of tape can be used. The tape can be cut into as many pieces as you like.

    • @tempestfury8324
      @tempestfury8324 2 роки тому

      @@ThePaperAirplaneGuy : Thanks for the info! I was trying to find the GWR rules and never found them. I still think tape shouldn't be allowed.

  • @TeufelHunden927
    @TeufelHunden927 3 роки тому +7

    If you have an objection to bone AND plastic, you could probably find a ceramic creasing tool.

  • @gregcollins3404
    @gregcollins3404 3 роки тому +1

    Surely there must be some kind of kapton/kevlar/carbon super tape that is microns thin and super strong/sticky - put on with a microscope that would save a few nanograms of weight and be a better "world record" paper airplane....

  • @takareon
    @takareon 3 роки тому

    Love the neck tie.

  • @ELM4R1NÖ4ZTEC4
    @ELM4R1NÖ4ZTEC4 3 роки тому +1

    Ain't that one Swelling video. This is Excellent video
    12:08 PM }|{ 11//9//2020

  • @TollyZhang
    @TollyZhang 3 роки тому +1

    This is the most efficient way to conserve tape

  • @warrenphilips8441
    @warrenphilips8441 3 роки тому +1

    Paper airplane? Tape-r airplane.
    Chiding aside, this was fascinating.

  • @Adi-mc3rj
    @Adi-mc3rj 3 роки тому

    All school should definitely teach this!

  • @alexbotorea9642
    @alexbotorea9642 3 роки тому +1

    hi john!! can you make a tutorial for the stinger paper airplane??? thanks!!!!!

  • @daddelpaj
    @daddelpaj 3 роки тому

    So satisfying to watch!!

  • @Uncreeperble
    @Uncreeperble 3 роки тому +1

    13:57 rip

  • @stellavw7772
    @stellavw7772 3 роки тому

    Love the tie, too!

  • @ziangli4836
    @ziangli4836 3 роки тому +1

    Going use it to poke an eye out

  • @joannot6706
    @joannot6706 3 роки тому +7

    Who is disappointed to not see it fly?

    • @ruthf6035
      @ruthf6035 3 роки тому +1

      He flew it at the end

  • @shankarraomahajan9337
    @shankarraomahajan9337 3 роки тому +2

    Legend

  • @sedlo
    @sedlo 3 роки тому +1

    Thought this was Brian Cranston for a few moments.
    Will have to try this out.

    • @SLADEYKINS
      @SLADEYKINS 3 роки тому +1

      I was looking for this comment. Definitely Brian Cranston vibes.

  • @mikesahle1193
    @mikesahle1193 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your talent great video. I wonder paper is better than product ! Degradable, friendly digestible, culturally, traditional nicely done, till then keep smiling with lol politely & safely paper please

  • @shayocrafts8166
    @shayocrafts8166 3 роки тому

    Which sheet was best a4 sheet or color sheet and tell the size of color sheet

  • @bluemugs
    @bluemugs 3 роки тому +9

    I’ll see you guys in a few months when everyone is recommended this.

  • @competitivemaths2773
    @competitivemaths2773 2 роки тому +1

    Why is this 'experts only'? I am 9 years old and just made it in 26 minutes!

  • @109_ritikahasija5
    @109_ritikahasija5 2 роки тому

    the record could easily be beaten if the plane is made using technology instead of hands. it's just that throwing paper airplanes for world record in distance is literally so niche that nobody would waste their resources on it.

  • @cimia
    @cimia 9 місяців тому

    You are so talented!

  • @carlmalone100
    @carlmalone100 3 роки тому

    This whole video is over kill lol. I love it!

  • @sarthakmalhotra7413
    @sarthakmalhotra7413 3 роки тому +1

    get this man a world record for the longest paper plane making tutorial 😂😂

  • @ashaki4795
    @ashaki4795 3 роки тому

    Finally know how to do it correctly

  • @Pendejo.Dark1
    @Pendejo.Dark1 3 роки тому +1

    Just spent 37 minutes watching a man make a paper airplane and I don’t regret it

  • @Gouthamkg
    @Gouthamkg 3 роки тому +5

    I feel like I have seen this video before

    • @Murpler
      @Murpler 3 роки тому

      they did another vid where he shows it in less detail

  • @DraqonfruitYT
    @DraqonfruitYT 3 роки тому

    I just randomly searched this up and it was posted yesterday

  • @Ervinabrahamian
    @Ervinabrahamian 3 роки тому

    I would try to make really awesome paper planes when I was a kid using these same methods, I used fancy kinds of paper and different kinds of tape and all I ever ended up achieving was making a really bad paper plane

  • @gingersnapadoodle
    @gingersnapadoodle 3 роки тому

    Love your tie!!

  • @alperen.ae.28
    @alperen.ae.28 3 роки тому +1

    except now its black knight by jayson merill

  • @axtontan5080
    @axtontan5080 Місяць тому

    John Collins I am a fan of aeroplanes

  • @eliasvalenzuela4107
    @eliasvalenzuela4107 3 роки тому

    Just wondering...is there a certain type of paper that works the best for paper planes?...TY!!!

  • @sanjitrabidas7608
    @sanjitrabidas7608 2 роки тому

    Can I make with the help of a ruler and paper. I will use the ruler for making that folds precise

  • @juliahenriques210
    @juliahenriques210 3 роки тому

    What's the magic of this tape? I can't see even duct tape glue resisting the stress after a dozen flights.

  • @west3642
    @west3642 3 роки тому

    Yes

  • @bolax620
    @bolax620 3 роки тому +2

    Gaddamn! I watched the whole thing!

  • @rejinjohnmathews1643
    @rejinjohnmathews1643 3 роки тому +1

    Throwwwww it ,will yaaaa

  • @suryapratapsingh8526
    @suryapratapsingh8526 3 роки тому

    Why did you try making cut in wings

  • @dage-vr
    @dage-vr 3 роки тому

    Thx it worked out SOO GOOD!

  • @RyChanneler
    @RyChanneler 3 роки тому

    My best throw shatters the world record with a plane that is somewhat similar to this design. no glue or anything. I will try this plane though.

  • @Dertoilet
    @Dertoilet 2 роки тому

    I wish this was my teacher for science.

  • @Mahder000
    @Mahder000 3 роки тому

    this was made on my BIRTHDAY YAYAYAYYAYA

  • @vicdupuism4059
    @vicdupuism4059 2 роки тому

    the beauty of working on a printing press.... all kinds of paper weight lol

  • @sirvere4840
    @sirvere4840 3 роки тому +2

    i used to love making planes but after watching this, i no longer even want to

    • @nahometesfay1112
      @nahometesfay1112 3 роки тому +1

      Not every plane has to be all fancy. It only takes a few minutes to fold this plane without the adjustments and when I was in middle school we use to make a similar plane all the time (it's called the Nakamura lock if you want to search up that one). Have fun!

  • @batburger0120
    @batburger0120 3 роки тому

    him putting his finger on the blade terrifies me

  • @Jacob-Vivimord
    @Jacob-Vivimord 3 роки тому +1

    In the movie about this guy's life, he'll be played by Bryan Cranston.

  • @dickdastardly8883
    @dickdastardly8883 3 роки тому

    The tools and complexity is why this paper aeroplane design is the world record holder 🙄... 😂.