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Home > Alternative Sport > Paper planes take flight in Somerset for championship

Paper planes take flight in Somerset for championship

By Caroline King - June 11, 2016Posted in : Alternative Sport, TOP-STORY

World Paper Aeroplane Championship 2016 - Wacky Nation

A father and son compete in the World Paper Aeroplane Championship.

When: 19th June 2016, from 10am

Where: High Street, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset

£: Free

What is it?

The World Paper Aeroplane Championship will take place on Sunday 19th June in Somerset.

The family friendly contest will take place on the High Street in Burnham-on-Sea from 10am.  It is the second time the championship has taken place and this year the event coincides with Father’s Day.

If you would like to try to be crowned World Paper Aeroplane Champion, then here are the all important rules:

1. Paper planes must be constructed from the official A4 paper provided.
2. You may use any paper aeroplane form of your choosing, but there will be ten designs available should you need a helping hand with the design.
3. Paper planes may be created by folding only. No ripping of paper, using staples, etc allowed.
4. Aircraft must be launched by one person only, standing behind the official line.
5. Competitors may add their own plane noises for effect.
6. The longest distance will be measured with a standard tape measure, from the start line to where the plane lands.

The competitor with the longest flight will win the coveted championship trophy.  Will it be you?

More info: www.wackynation.com

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