Pat's Planes Links

NASA Interactive Programs
PortableApps, Found here - A platform and set of software packages that do not require Windows installation. They can be located on your hard drive or a flash drive for conveniently carrying with you. Although there are many packages that will work with the portable apps platform the essentials are:
1. Libre Office - Full suite of document software. Can be used for so much to help to present a science project.
2. Inkscape - Vector graphic program. I use this to make my folding diagrams
3. The GIMP - Full graphic editing software
4. Krita - Another powerful graphics editor -- Great for decorating planes, although a learning curve is required.
5. Irfanview and/or XnView - Photo viewing software
6. PicPick - Set of utilities such as screen capture
SnapFiles - Great freeware site.
RJ TextEd - Great web site coding software. Now also available as a PortableApp.
iPhotoDraw - Program to use to decorate paper prior to folding using vector defined shapes and text.
paint.net - Another program to use to decorate paper prior to folding using raster defined shapes and text. A little more power and a little more complex.
MyPaint - A program to decorate paper prior to folding using more complex style brushes (raster defined). Now also available as a PortableApp.

Paper Folding Tips - New to paper folding? You may find some help here.
Paper Evaluation - Not all paper is created equal. So what do I need to know?
Trimming a Paper Airplane - Plane doesn't want to fly well? Don't trash it until you try adjusting or trimming it out.
Tips for Designing a Paper Airplane - Want to try to make your own designs? Here are a few tips.
Parts of a Paper Airplane - Just a little more info for those with a curious mind.