Amazing 45 ft paper plane takes to the sky

When I was younger, I used to love making paper planes.

A lot of time and effort can go into making sure the finished article can glide through the air.

However, Pima Air and Space Museum in Tuscon, Arizona, has taken it to a whole new level with their 45 ft attempt.

Dubbed Arturo's Desert Eagle, the plane weighs 363 kg and had to be hoisted into the air before the wind could take it.

Yvonne Morris, executive director of the museum, said after it undertook its maiden journey: "The arresting visual of the paper airplane in flight rekindled the childhood creativity in all of us."

It nearly reached the 100 mph mark and stayed airborne for the best part of one minute, which is pretty impressive. 

Although I'm sure there are plenty of kids out there who reckon they could design something a bit more advanced if they had the time.

Posted by Mark Wilkins