"Every pilot gets one sheet and three throws," she says.
Rocket is already folding. This time, slowly!
Nova hovers at the far end. "I will call out every distance."
Ready, set, fly!
Thrust, drag, lift and weight act on a plane.
Your throw is the thrust.
Matching wings helped the plane fly straight.
Three throws give a truer result than one.
◇ FAMILY FLIGHT TEST
Each pilot folds one plane. Mark a start line and a 10 foot line with tape. Each pilot throws three times. Write down every throw. Then each pilot changes one thing and flies again.
For a grown-up
Pick a hallway or open room with nothing breakable nearby. Keep pets and little ones out of the flight path. Ask: what one thing did you change, and what happened?
Safety first
Never throw at people or pets. Clear the space before each throw.
BUILD DAY CHECK
Read the question.
Tap your answer.
One grown-up throws hard. Another throws soft. Is that fair?