RAF Hoopster Challenge

This activity is to make a paper aeroplane with a difference. This activity we have borrowed from the scouts winter camp 2021 activities. wintercamp.org.uk

You will need

• Hoops printable link below. (or draw your own on A4 paper following the instructions in the video)
• 4 Paper straws
• A4 piece of paper
• Scissors
• Sellotape

Instructions

1. From the printable cut out one long and one short piece
2. Next, flatten both ends of all 4 straws
3. Take the long strip of paper and line up one end of the straws with the greyed-out rectangles and tape in place
4. Make the arrows on the long strip meet and tape at this point
5. With the short strip connect and tape the arrows
6. Connect the unattached end of the straws to this small hoop with the tape
7. It is now ready to fly! Did it fly well? Watch the video to find out how and why this type of paper plane works!

The following video produced by the winter camp team shows you how to make your plane