What are Whitewings?

Whitewings are high performance paper gliders scientifically designed to fly just like real airplanes. Made with high quality Kent Paper, each Whitewings Glider is the result of hundreds of hours of research and development. Whitewings are manufactured in two types: paper type and paper-balsa type. When properly tuned and under good conditions, Whitewings are capable of catching thermals and gaining altitudes equal to the clouds for unbelievably long flights (up to 300 yards)!. Simple shapes involving few parts make Whitewings easy to assemble and easy to fly for people of all ages. Young or old, Whitewings have a wonderfully universal appeal! Experience the excitement of Whitewings today! Available in single-model, 3-model, 6-model, 8-model, 15-model, and 30-model kits Individually acclaimed for distance and time aloft Recorded flights of over 10 minutes Over 100 incredible Whitewings paper airplane designs 24 exciting kits, each with its own theme Top item for science and education since 1996 Outstanding gift for ages 8 and up

Whitewings: Fun and Educational

Whitewings are simply unbeatable for overall play and educational value. Assembly helps kids understand the value of creating something with their hands. Tuning by adding curvature to the wings teaches them about the science of flight. And flying...well, flying is just plain amazing. Watching a plane you made with your own hands soar high through the sky makes for an unbelievably fun and self-satisfying play experience. Also, Whitewings are an ideal tool for teaching kids about the science of flight. Explanations in science textbooks can be unclear, dull and complicated. Teaching with Whitewings can turn your science lesson into an active, hands-on, crystal clear kind of learning experience. We get great feedback from teachers who use Whitewings in their classrooms.

Whitewings Events

Whitewings sponsored events, held in both the US and Japan, are a great opportunity for kids (and adults) of all ages to have fun working with their hands and playing together outside in a positive and safe setting. Participants begin the day by constructing their own Whitewings Paper Glider. Experienced event staff work with each participant to make sure she/he builds a sturdy plane without bends, twists or warps. Next, the participants learn from experts how to tune (adjust) the wings and body of their plane to achieve peak performance. Finally, the participants fly their planes in the time aloft competition. Each participant launches his/her plane 3-5 times, as a contest official records the hang time for each flight. When the competition is over, the contestants with longest cumulative time aloft receive certificates and cool prizes.