RULES

GENERAL RULES

1. Paper planes must be made on the day with Organizer's provided official paper (A4, under 100GSM).
2. Only one piece of paper per plane may be used.
3. There will be three categories: Target, Distance & Hang-time.
4. Students may compete in ALL categories.
5. Only registered students are allowed to compete.
6. See below for more information.
7. On the day of the competition we will be holding an ‘OPEN’ event for friends and family (AVIATORS category). There are a limited amount of spots so make sure you sign up early!

Longest Distance

All contests need to be held indoor without any wind.

Paper planes must only be constructed out of one piece of paper: provided standard A4 format, not more than 100 grams. The sheet must be modified by folding only! No ripping, gluing, cutting, stapling or ballasting is allowed!

Paper planes have to be built at site with the provided official paper.

The aircraft must be launched by one person throwing the aircraft unaided from behind a straight launch line marked on the floor. Passing over the launch line leads to disqualification. Touching the launch line or any point beyond during the launch, leads to an invalid attempt. After completion of the launch, the thrower may move beyond the launch line.

Two trials per participant are allowed. Different planes can be used, the better attempt counts.

The LONGEST DISTANCE has to be measured with a standardised tape measure. Decisive for measurement are the base point on the starting line and the first point where the paper plane hits the ground or any object. Results need to be counted in m/mm or feet.

Longest Airtime

 

All contests need to be held out-door.

Paper planes must only be constructed out of one piece of paper: standard A4 format, not more than 100 grams. The sheet must be modified by folding only! No ripping, gluing, cutting, stapling or ballasting is allowed!

Paper planes have to be built at site with the provided official paper.

The aircraft must be launched by one person throwing the aircraft unaided from a reasonably static position. The participant needs to have both feet firm on the ground during the attempt. A run-up or fast walk as part of the launch is not permitted, nor the use of ramps or like devices.

Two trials per participant are allowed. Different planes can be used, the better attempt counts.

Decisive for measurement are the moments when the paper plane leaves the hand and first time hits the ground or any object. Results are counted in tenth of seconds

Target

 

All contests need to be held in-door.

Paper planes must only be constructed out of one piece of paper: standard A4 format, not more than 100 grams. The sheet must be modified by folding only! No ripping, gluing, cutting, stapling or ballasting is allowed!

Paper planes have to be built at site with the provided official paper.

The aircraft must be launched by one person throwing the aircraft unaided from behind a straight launch line marked on the floor. Passing over the launch line leads to disqualification. Touching the launch line or any point beyond during the launch, leads to an invalid attempt. After completion of the launch, the thrower may move beyond the launch line.

Two trials per participant are allowed. Different planes can be used, the better attempt counts.

The CLOSEST DISTANCE has to be measured with a standardised tape measure. Decisive for measurement are the base point on the TARGETED object and the point where the paper plane hits the ground or any object. Results need to be counted in m/mm or feet.