Don’t jump! Just fly!

A few weeks ago, right before Thanksgiving, we had a paper airplane flying contest from the roof of our building.  We have done this a few years now and I, of course, aways win.  Well, I won this year anyhow!  That may seem like a small feat (considering how awesome I am) but this year’s competition was stiff.

My entries...

You see, it’s all about the rules.  Here are the rules:

<crickets chirping>

Simple, see?  It’s all about the rules.  I had several entries (which is well within the rules…see above).  One guy shot his plane from a paintball gun (and though appearing impressive, it can only be described as fail).  One guy threw a box top as far as he could.  Several folks had “engineered” planes and several had old fashioned detention-earning planes.

We set up a windsock so that participants could properly prepare for field conditions.  Let me tell you, atop our building, it was windy!  Anyhow, as usual, several planes ended up in the nearby trees while others crashed immediately into the building.  Like a rocket, my plane (well, one of the four) just eased out of the gate and cruised onto an impressive victory…it was effortless!

So, I also produced some prizes for various categories as well.   Windshield washer fluid went to the plane that cleaned up (except I could not give the prize to myself).   The…uh…plane with the most fail got milkduds.  The plane that opened up a can of whooping on others got  matching pair of can openers.  Not only do the planes make for a lot of fun, I also get to heap on a huge pile of trash-talk.  Just as a precaution, I always stand back plenty far from the edge.  I’d hate to think my fellow fliers might want to test the effects of gravity on the mouthy one of the bunch…

6 thoughts on “Don’t jump! Just fly!

  1. This is fun stuff. Micah once threw a paper airplane from the top of the stands at Laidley field. It flew over both parking lots, across the highway and several cars to land under the overpass. He and his friends couldn’t stop talking about it. It comes up every time we pass Laidley field.

  2. Amy P – We are high enough but for some reason, we get lots of updrafts…we never go too far!

    Natalie – We should do qualifying matches…that’s a great idea. It might eliminate those who aren’t as awesome as me… I guess it is by invite only but if you ever swing by this way, bring your best game!

    Grace – and believe me, those prizes were well thought out…not just the cheapest junk I could find at kmart!

    Capri K – I love this event too…and no animals were harmed in the making of this event!

  3. Hey Warren! I know that handsome man in the picture throwing the box! Small world isn’t it! You work for the best men in the business! We just love Dan and Ken!

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