Learn how to build a rubber band cataput to launch your Whitewings gliders high into the sky.
Here are the instructions for making a double looped, rubber band catapult. Each loop will be about 9” long. You can use a single loop for low powered testing and the double loop for full powered launches.
1) You will need a small dowel around 3/8" in diameter and 6" long. You will also need a long piece of rubber band around 36" long and 1/16" thick. If you cannot find this, you can use several regular rubber bands linked together.
2) Using a saw or small file, make a groove at one end of the wooden dowel.
3) Fold the rubber band in half twice to make a double loop and tie it to the dowel, in the groove.
Here are the instructions for making the metal hook that attaches to the paper airplane. It provides a place for the rubber band catapult to connect.
1) Take a paper clip.
2) Using a wire cutter, cut the paper clip in half at the end with the single loop.
3) Using needle nose pliers, bend the paper clip into the hook shape printed on the paper airplane templates.
4) Trim away any excess metal.
5) Insert the hook into your Whiewings glider and glue it on.
