Bleriot XI

Historical note: For those of you unfamiliar with the history of aviation, the Bleriot XI was the first heavier-than-air aircraft to cross the English Channel. Louis Bleriot took off from Calais, France, and [gently] crash-landed in Dover, England.

From Wikipedia

Here is Sammy's version, realized in construction paper, packing tape, and a single push pin:

This is his "think about ice cream!" smile

Sammy's thoughts: The propeller has a push pin. It's got a tail rudder, and wheels. I wanted to make this because I wanted to have one of my very own creations. It's got big wings and little wings, and wings that are curved at the front for lift. The engine produces power for the propeller to spin round and round. And the wings give lift. The airplane kind of glides a bit. It doesn't flap or anything, it just glides. And the model can fly. It's really really light in your hand, but once it's in the air it looks really heavy in the air. And that's all I want to say.