Learning to Fly

How To : Make a butterfly paper airplane

Get ready to build one of natures great flyers, shown in this how-to video! The butterfly is a smooth and steady flying paper airplane. All you need is a piece of paper to start the fun! Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to fold a butterfly paper airplane. Make ...more

How To : Make a stiletto paper airplane

The Stiletto, shown in this how-to video, may look simple, but it wins with accuracy and distance every time! All it takes is one piece of paper to fly the friendly skies. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to fold a stiletto paper airplane. Make a stiletto paper ...more

How To : Make a chopper helicopter airplane

The Chopper may not be a traditional paper airplane, but it flies high into the sky just like a helicopter. All you need are a piece of paper and some scissors! Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a chopper paper airplane. Make a chopper helicopter airplan ...more

How To : Tie the Marshall's snare fishing knot

The Marshall's Snare is a compact knot that is both quick and easy to tie. It works best for up or- down-turned hook eyes. The knot will not exceed the eye and can therefor be used by fly fishermen for attaching flies to the leader when a delicate presentation is important. Fo ...more

How To : Tie the improved clinch knot for fishing

When fly-fishing, use this knot to tie on a fly. The improved clinch knot, as demonstrated step-by-step in this how-to video, is most commonly used to attach a fishing line to the lure but can also attach the monofilament to a swivel or artificial fly. Watch this video knot-ty ...more

How To : Tie the blood knot for fishing

When fly-fishing, use the blood knot, as demonstrated step-by-step in this how-to video, to add additional tippet to the leader. A blood knot is most often used to join sections of monofilament without losing the strength of the line. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and l ...more

How To : Build up strength with dumbbell chest flies

Dumbbell chest flies or butterfly exercises are an important part of strength training and weight lifting. This fitness HowTo video tutorial shows you the proper way to do chest flies with weights. Make sure your feet are flat on the ground and shoulder blades are pushed back ...more

How To : Practice aerobic exercises with Maggie Q

This how to video demonstrates a SELF magazine workout featuring intense aerobic movements. Watch and learn how the Maggie Q, star of Live Free or Die Hard, tones, strengthens and sculpts her body. All Maggie Q does and all you need to do to get a strong body is an intense aer ...more

How To : Tie an improved Albright leader knot for fishing

The improved Albright leader knot is a bend knot (a knot using two pieces of line) used in angling or fly fishing. The improved Albright leader knot is smooth and can pass through guides. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie an improved Albright leader kno ...more

How To : Make a Steadicam flying camera support

Garret Brown's original Steadicam® is an icon that revolutionized filmmaking. Being the first and the best, it naturally and justifiably commands a premium price. It is for this reason that homemade DIY Flying Camera Supports have been around since at least 1977, just one shor ...more

How To : Start mains on a tennis racket with a flying clamp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to start your mains on your tennis racket with a flying clamp, but without the double pull. This isn't a perfect replacement to starting with a starting clamp, but it's close. Hope everyone could follow along. Didn't have t ...more

How To : Make a box kite

A Box kite is a fun project that looks like it could never fly but it flies real easy. It's easy to make too. You will need dowels, straws, string, masking tape, scissors, and some newspaper or plastic. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a box-shaped kite.

How To : Modify an antenna cap on an RC vehicle

RC Car Action Magazine Editor Matt Higgins explains how to modify your antenna cap for better wire protection. Make sure that antenna cap doesn't go flying off. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to secure the antenna cap on an RC vehicle.

How To : Tie bass flies for fly fishing

Enjoy fly fishing on the weekends? Check out this instructive video and learn how to tie a bass fishing fly. Great for that juicy bass you have your eyes on, this fly's design is bound to catch one's attention.

How To : Tie the Compara Spinner for fly fishing

Enjoy fly fishing on the weekends? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie the "Compara Spinner", TPO's fly of the month for May 2008. This dry fly is an Isonychia imitation and the dubbing used in this tutorial makes it super effective. Fool a big one up ...more

How To : Tie the Rubber Leg Stonefly for fly fishing

Are you a fly fishing enthusiast? Check out this instructional video and learn how to tie the "Rubber Leg Stonefly", TPO's fly of the month for June 2008. A favorite "anchor fly", this one is deadly out west but you will be surprised with your success at home as well.

How To : Tie the 265 Nymph for fly fishing

Are you a fly fishing enthusiast? Learn how to tie the "265 Nymph", a fly said to have fooled the catch of a lifetime in the form of a 26 1/2" Brown trout on the West Branch of the Delaware. Chosen as Trout Predator Online's fly of the month for March 2008.

How To : Tie the Yarn Strike Indicator for fly fishing

Check out this video and learn how to tie a great Yarn Strike Indicator with Alain Barthelemy. This fly has been a staple at Trout Predator Online since the beginning, and was chosen as fly of the month for December 2007. When winter comes around and the dry flies dry up, this ...more

How To : Tie the WD40 for fly fishing

Are you a fly fishing enthusiast? Check out this video and learn how to tie the WD40, Trout Predator Online's September Fly of the Month. Aaron Jasper goes through the process of tying this trout catching fly in this tutorial.

How To : Tie a simple crappie jig for fishing

Looking to do some fishing this weekend? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie a simple crappie jig. This is one of the easier patterns to start off with for those with no fly tying experience.

How To : Control your fingers when playing guitar

In this incredibly simple exercise you will learn how to take control of your fingers and stop them flying off the fingerboard. This technique is very easy and useful for minimal movement. Watch this how to video and you will be playing with control in no time.

How To : Origami a flying mantis paper airplane

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold a professional paper airplane: a flying mantis. Never throw a boring paper airplane again. Follow along and learn how to fold a flying mantis paper airplane of your own.

How To : Construct a Korean fighter kite with your kids

This creative kite is perfect for high flying! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to build an intermediate level Korean kite. For this project you will need: rip-stop nylon, bamboo sticks, cloth tape, double stick step, scissors, magic marker, yard stick, tooth ...more

How To : Build an amazing kite for under $5

Make a kite that cost a fraction of store bought kites and flies much further. Watch this how to video tutorial and learn how easy it is to make an amazing kite under five dollars.

How To : Exercise with the bent over reverse cable fly

Learn how to exercise by doing the bent over reverse cable fly. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: shoulders Secondary Muscle Group: lats, rhomboids, traps - mid Base Movement: reverse fly Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specif ...more

How To : Exercise with the reciprocal reverse dumbbell fly

Learn how to exercise by doing the reciprocal reverse dumbbell fly. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: shoulders Secondary Muscle Group: lats, rhomboids, traps - mid Base Movement: reverse fly Equipment: dumbbell Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 5 Sport ...more

How To : Exercise with the standing reverse cable fly

Learn how to exercise by doing the standing reverse cable fly. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: shoulders Secondary Muscle Group: lats, rhomboids, traps - mid Base Movement: reverse fly Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specifi ...more

How To : Exercise with the dumbbell fly on stability ball

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell fly on stability ball. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: chest Secondary Muscle Group: pec minor, serratus anterior Base Movement: fly Equipment: dumbbell, stability ball Training Type: balance and stability, weight training Le ...more

How To : Exercise with the standing 1 arm cable fly

Learn how to exercise by doing the standing 1 arm cable fly. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: chest Secondary Muscle Group: pec minor, serratus anterior Base Movement: fly Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific: boxing, foo ...more

How To : Tie ice cream cone chironomid fly

Watch this video to learn how to tie an Ice Cream Cone chironomid fly. This pattern is great for the Oregon Cascade high lakes trout fishing. Barrett from The Caddis Fly shows you step by step.

How To : Make a mini copter

Learn how to build this mini copter at home. It costs less than five dollars to make. It will be ready to fly in less than five minutes!

  • Hot
  • Latest