Flight

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Compressed Air Rockets from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Building this rocket is a breeze, and folks are always amazed at how it shoots reusable paper rockets 200-300 feet high. by Rick Schertle

Soda Bottle Water Rocket from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Build a high-performance water rocket out of 2-liter soda bottles and PVC pipe—complete with parachute. by Steve Lodefink

Easy Blimp from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Make a blimp from balloons and straws and fly it around the house! by John Perez

$4 Hot Air Balloon from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Use a cheap painter's drop cloth and clear tape to make a real hot air balloon. It's even strong enough to fly a tiny digital camera. by Jesse Brumberger

Folding Wing Glider from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Fold this balsa glider's wings back in and slingshot it high into the air. When the glider reaches it's peak, it's wings pop open for a long, graceful flight down. by Rick Schertle

Helium Balloon Imaging "Satellite" from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Snap aerial photos from 300 feet up by suspending a hacked drugstore digital camera from three tethered helium balloons. by Jim Newell

$5 Helicopter Rocket from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Use toilet paper tubes, rubber bands, and hobby rocket motors to build a high-flying model rocket that transforms into a helicopter mid-flight. by Doug Desrochers