Editor’s note: This is part one of a three-part series. As a rule of thumb, you really don’t want your first lesson in your first airplane to be an eventful experience. Memorable, sure. But otherwise, ...

Check out a new book of paper airplanes inspired by the Smithsonian’s collections Michael D. Hulslander A paper airplane and its inspiration, the Mitchell U-2 Superwing. Plane image - Gift of Frank X.

WATERLOO - They studied the parts of an airplane, what makes the machines fly, even the lingo of pilots. And, on Wednesday, the Kingsley Elementary School students got behind the controls. More than ...