The Cardboard Flyer

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The Cardboard Flyer

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With the ability to shoot over distances of 40 feet, this cardboard flyer is easy to make and will keep you entertained for hours.

Materials needed:
- 5 inch by 5 inch piece of thin cardboard  (Shoe boxes and postal boxes are good candidates)
- Pattern (see attached PDF file) 
- Bobby Pin
- Rubber Band
- Pair of scissors
- Tape

Cardboard Square

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Cut out a square of thin cardboard (about 5 inches by 5 inches).

Pattern

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Print out pattern (see attached PDF file "Cardboard Flyer Pattern") and cut it out.

Fixing the Pattern to the Cardboard

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Tape pattern to the square of cardboard.

Cut Out Flyer

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Cut out the cardboard and remove the pattern.

Launching Mechanism

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Slide the rubber band into the bobby pin.

Fly!

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Hold the bobby pin in one hand and slide the rubber band over the tail of the cardboard flyer, pull back, and let it fly!