fiebichpvOctober 17, 2016, 7:04pm
Helicopter Patterns for Candy Drop
Per a previous post describing dropping helicopters from my AirBike during our EAA chapter's annual fly-in, several readers requested additional information. Here it is.
1. Resize the pattern to 8-1/2" x 11" and print it onto card stock, paper will work but it is flimsy. Use various colors to add interest. If you would like a better quality pattern printed on white stock, e-mail me at fiebichpv@aol.com, and I will send you a higher quality image. Alternately, make your own and use your own logos.
2. Cut the patterns (5) from the printed stock
3. Make three angular cuts on each pattern as shown
4. Fold the helicopter blades on the angle shown
5. Fold the bottom up about 1/2" then fold over the sides.
6. For a "paratrooper," use a paper clip (if printer paper instead of card stock was used), clothes pin, or wrapped candy such as a baby Tootsie Roll, lollipop, or other similar small candy. Place the candy in the bottom folded part and secure with tape.
Sorry, I have no illustration of the candy as it has all been consumed.
Hold the "paratrooper" between forefinger and thumb and toss it into the air. The 'copter will twirl to the ground. For greater effect and a longer flight, climb on top of the barn and toss from there. For the most excitement, make about 50 of these and drop from an airplane over a crowd of kids.
Per a previous post describing dropping helicopters from my AirBike during our EAA chapter's annual fly-in, several readers requested additional information. Here it is.
1. Resize the pattern to 8-1/2" x 11" and print it onto card stock, paper will work but it is flimsy. Use various colors to add interest. If you would like a better quality pattern printed on white stock, e-mail me at fiebichpv@aol.com, and I will send you a higher quality image. Alternately, make your own and use your own logos.
2. Cut the patterns (5) from the printed stock
3. Make three angular cuts on each pattern as shown
4. Fold the helicopter blades on the angle shown
5. Fold the bottom up about 1/2" then fold over the sides.
6. For a "paratrooper," use a paper clip (if printer paper instead of card stock was used), clothes pin, or wrapped candy such as a baby Tootsie Roll, lollipop, or other similar small candy. Place the candy in the bottom folded part and secure with tape.
Sorry, I have no illustration of the candy as it has all been consumed.
Hold the "paratrooper" between forefinger and thumb and toss it into the air. The 'copter will twirl to the ground. For greater effect and a longer flight, climb on top of the barn and toss from there. For the most excitement, make about 50 of these and drop from an airplane over a crowd of kids.