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By John Collins

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(aka The Paper Airplane Guy) is an award-winning keynote speaker, science educator, and author of four books of original paper airplane designs. He travels all over the world demonstrating fluid dynamics and fun with his innovative paper planes.

All great planes used to be named after great women. My nod to that tradition was naming my world-record paper airplane design after my wife.

Suzanne represents a number of firsts. It’s the first glider to hold the record for distance, thrown by Joe Ayoob in 2012. It’s the first time a thrower/designer team has held the record. (Predictably, the old world record holder hated the idea, but Guinness liked it.) It’s also the first paper airplane to use a variable dihedral angle to optimize lift-to-drag over a range of speeds.

There’s still a $1,000 reward to use my plane to break the Guinness World Record for distance. We know the plane goes well beyond the current record of 226 feet 10 inches; Joe has thrown the plane more than 240 feet.

We hope you’ll build and fly the Suzanne glider. We’d love to know just how far the plane can go.

Glider or Dart?

Previous record holders were very small-winged darts. The wings were more like the fins on an arrow; simply for directional stability and not providing lift. It didn’t matter if the plane rolled, which they frequently do. The throw was a simple 45° launch, like any ballistic projectile.

For that reason, those kinds of planes were called ballistic darts ( Figure B ). The old record holder, a ballistic dart, took only 3 seconds to go 207′ 4″.

My plane is a glider ( Figure A ). It takes 9 seconds to fly 226′ 10″. My plane gets launched level, climbs on its own by generating lift, and really flies the last third of the flight. It gently touches down and skids to a stop. The old kind of plane simply crashes into the finish line.

Fold Your World Record Paper Plane

The folding is easy (throwing for a world record is not), but the taping will take some time. All folds are “valley” folds ( — — — — ) except for the “mountain” fold ( — •• — •• ) in Step 9. This tutorial is excerpted from my book The World Record Paper Airplane and International Award-Winning Designs which you can find at thepaperairplaneguy.com/shop .

1. Make a diagonal fold. Line up the top with the left side.

2. Unfold Step 1.

3. Make a diagonal fold the other way.

4. Unfold Step 3.

5. Line up the left edge with the diagonal crease.

6. Line up the right edge with the other diagonal crease.

7. Fold the top down, across the point where the diagonal creases cross.

8. Fold the top corners down to meet at the centerline. The top layer creases should line up with the bottom layer. Follow the existing creases.

9. Fold the plane in half. The mountain fold means you flip it over first, then fold in half.

10. Rotate the plane ¼ turn so that the center crease is on the bottom.

11. Make the wing fold. Start by positioning the creased edge of the wing against the center crease, but don’t fold yet. Keep pulling the wing down until the little white triangle is gone. Now fold. Then make the other wing match.

12. Cut the tape into strips 30mm long: 3 strips about 2.25mm wide, and 7 narrow strips about 1.5mm wide.

13. Apply tape strips in the numbered order shown here. Note that strips 3, 4, 5, 15, and 16 are wider strips. Strips 3, 4, and 5 are all cut from one wide strip. Strips 10, 11, and 12 are all cut from one narrow strip.

14. Use your dihedral gauges to set the angle at the nose at 165°, and at mid-wing 155°.

Going the Distance

To throw your world record plane, hold it where the most layers meet (at the thickest part). Keep the wings level. Strive for smooth acceleration.

Get the plane flying straight, and then work up to a fast throw. For turns at regular gliding speeds, you’ll adjust the trailing edge of the plane normally. See “The Flight Stuff” below for tips on adjusting your plane’s control surfaces.

But keep in mind that the faster this plane flies, the closer to the nose your adjustments will be made. At our highest throwing speeds, if the plane veered right on launch, I would bend the leading edge on the left down a little, at the nose.

$1,000 Reward!

Use this design and officially break the world record for distance, and a $1,000 reward is yours. You must be named by Guinness as the world record holder.

John Collins teaches the Bluprint class “ Plane Games: Make & Fly Paper Airplanes ” where he shows how to fold and fly five of his best designs, including this world-record plane, and tests each one for distance, speed, and more.

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How to make the world’s best paper airplane

By Jason Lederman

Posted on Sep 5, 2018 8:00 PM EDT

3 minute read

Below is the script for the video above. If you want, give it a watch. If you want the info without the sound, read on. Also, while we have you, why don’t you s ubscribe to Popular Science on YouTube ?

So you want to make the world’s farthest-traveling paper airplane. There are four things to consider:

No. 1: The Paper

Paper is measured in the weight of a ream—500 pages. The average copier paper in the U.S. is 20-24 pound stock. Guinness World Record rules allow us to use paper that weighs up to 100 GSM (grams per square meter), or about 26.4 pounds. When you’re looking for distance, you want your paper as heavy as possible.

Paper that heavy usually comes in A4—an international paper size not commonly used in the U.S.

John Collins, the paper plane designer who currently holds the world-record, says you want paper that’s been photocopied on.

The heat process from the photocopy machine stiffens the paper. And the ink is not actually ink, it’s a microfine layer of plastic. Those two things—the heat and the plastic—help the paper hold a crease. Use something that’s in the recycle bin, you know? And don’t use something that’s been printed on. That ink will hurt the fibers of the paper. You want something that’s been photocopied onto if you’re using recycled papers.

No. 2: Forces and Center of Gravity

For any paper airplane, you’ll have to deal with two major forces during your flight—lift (upward force) and drag (backward force).Your plane needs to generate more lift than drag to go up—when more drag is generated than lift, the plane falls.

You have to engineer in a way for the plane to gain speed to counteract drag. You put a small bend at the back of the plane, upward, so that when the plane has gained sufficient speed, there’s enough air bouncing off of that upward bend to deflect the tail back down and that pulls the nose back up. Now it’s level again.

When designing your plane, you’ll want to make sure the wings are bent upward. This is called a positive dihedral angle, and helps the plane to correct itself if it starts to sway. When one side dips too low, it produces extra lift and the plane will return to its center of gravity.

No. 3: Location! Location! Location!

It’s not easy to find a space big enough. Collins’ world-record breaking airplane was thrown by quarterback Joe Ayoob at the McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA. Collins says you need the perfect weather conditions.

All of our best throwing days were 52 to 62 degrees, 25-30% humidity. If the air thickness is wrong, or if the wings aren’t stiff enough to take care of the air quality, the plane tends to die in that last third. You want perfectly stable.

No. 4: The Throw

The best form isn’t like a pitcher in baseball, or even like an NFL quarterback—it’s like a javelin thrower.

The great thing about Joe is that he had a way, a knowledge, of changing his throw to match the sport that really was invaluable in, like, looking how to throw the paper airplane the best way. We worked together for about 18 months and he was working on his throwing technique the whole time.

To summarize: Find 100 GSM A4 paper, design your plane with the proper center of gravity and center of lift, and throw it the right way in the right place under the right conditions. Congrats, you’re now a world record holder.

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Ah, the paper airplane. A project that appears simple at first glance but is devilishly complex when you actually want your stationery aviation creation to fly a bit further than a few feet. So what are the right folds, cuts, and edges needed to created the perfect paper plane?

We spoke with Barnaby Wainfan, a technical fellow and aerodynamicist at Northrop Grumman, who gave us a few pointers. On April 22, 1993, the FMX-Facetmobile , a homebuilt plane of Wainfan's creation, flew for the first time, sporting a design that's a mix between an F-117 Nighthawk and, well, a paper airplane.

Here's how to make a paper plane that's guaranteed to dominate your living room skies.

Start by folding the paper in half down the center of the plane. Cut along the perimeter to get a perfectly symmetrical aircraft.

Now fold: First, the wings, down along line No. 1. Then grab the tail in the center and fold it in the opposite direction along the same line, so it extends above the wings. Next fold down along line No. 2. At the seam where the wings meet use a piece of Scotch tape to hold them together. Add a standard paper clip beside the nose to balance the weight of the thinner nose with the plane's wide wings. Last, fold the flaps up along line No. 3.

After a test flight, troubleshoot by adjusting those folds. If the plane nosedives, bend the rear flaps to make them more vertical. If it swoops up and then dives straight down, flatten them.

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How to make paper airplanes.

Learn how to make paper airplanes with these easy instructions. Select the plane you want and get ready for takeoff. Be careful with the ones that are pointy, they can hurt! Most planes are best indoors, but some will surpise you outdoors.

In addition, paper planes resemble flight itself! As early as 500 BC, they found the first folding paper airplane that came from China. The popularity of these paper airplane flying toys is the same as the paper-folding craft of origami, which grew in Japan around the same time in China.

Paper airplanes are very helpful when you want to illustrate air traffic control guidelines. There was a time when people used the paper airplane to explain and discuss the fundamental parts of real aircraft. People of a certain age may recall buying those fancy "White Wings" in the store made from several sheets of squeezed chipboard paper, and these cutout versions are still paper airplanes too.

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If you want to know how to fold a paper airplane with the best design, you can check out this page for easy step-by-step paper airplane instructions, and you will be amazed at the outcome of the paper airplane you made.

Gather the materials needed, like a piece of origami paper or any other type of paper, and be excited about the results. When we want to achieve something like this paper airplane, we rely on the instructions given, and with these proper instructions, you can let your paper folding plane fly with the best design. Get your craft paper, and start the folding process to make the paper plane, soar it high.

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How to Fold 5 High-Flying Stunt Paper Airplanes

John Collins knows how to make a piece of paper go the distance. In 2012, he set the world record for the farthest flight for a paper aircraft. Collins, who's known as "The Paper Airplane Guy," has written a new book offering instructions for folding not only his record-setting design, but stunt planes that do loops and flap their wings.

Watch the video above and follow along as you create five of his favorite designs. You can also browse more detailed instructions on the pages below. Precise folds are key to producing a plane that's stable and flies the way its intended. You'll also need to have some tape handy to make these designs perform their best. As Collins is fond of pointing out, every flight is a test flight—don't be shy about tinkering with your paper craft to get it flying just right.

These instructional pages come from Collins' new book, The World Record Paper Airplane , which you can buy at his website . Also, be sure to watch our video interview with Collins to learn more about his craft.

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World's Best Paper Airplane - Simple and Sturdy

Introduction: World's Best Paper Airplane - Simple and Sturdy

I love airplanes.  As you are reading this, you probably have at least a little interest in planes as well.  And as any kid will tell you, arguably the best kinds of airplanes are of the "paper" variety.  They are simple in construction, cheap in materials, and most importantly, a helluva lot of fun.  At least, all the ones I ever enjoyed making and flying as a kid were.   Millions of paper airplane designs exist; every kid seems to know a different one.  But by far the best paper airplane I have ever flown was taught to me by my dad, who learned it from his dad when he was a kid in the 60's.  In fact, my grandpa invented this design (he was a draftsman, an airplane mechanic in WWII and the Korean War, and holds several patents).  So I made this sound like my family's secret paper airplane legacy, but we've taught it to tons of people over the decades so it can hardly be called a secret.  Now I'm going to teach it to you. One more thing:  This instructable is an entry in Paper Airplane Contest 3 ( https://www.instructables.com/community/Paper-Airplane-Contest-3-Open/ ).           <--- check it out !

Step 1: Materials Needed....

A. Single. Sheet. Of. Paper.  8.5' x 11'. That's it.  This isn't one of those fancy cut-cut-tape-tape-fold-fold paper airplanes; this is pure old-fashioned paper folding.  If you are fanatical about your creases, you could also use the edge of a ruler to run along them, but your fingers should do well enough for most people.

Step 2: Construction - Step 1

Placing your paper vertically (portrait view), first fold your paper in half vertically.

Step 3: Construction - Step 2

Unfold the paper.  This leaves a reference crease down the center, which I have marked in red.

Step 4: Construction - Step 3

Fold the upper right corner down 45 degrees, until it exactly touches the reference crease.  [Pic. 1] Repeat with the upper left corner.  [Pic. 2] Everything should be lined up as close to perfectly as possible.  Exactness counts.

Step 5: Construction - Step 4

Fold the point made by the last two folds straight down, forming a tight triangle.

Step 6: Construction - Step 5

Take the upper right corner of triangle, and fold it down to touch the center line, but touching it a half inch above the lower point of the triangle [Pic. 1 for clarification] .  This will leave a half inch along the top as well, which we want [Pic. 1] . Repeat the last fold in reverse with the upper left corner.  A downward pointing triangle should be visible below the points of the last two folds [Pic. 2] . Take this triangle, and fold it straight upward, over the touching points of the last two folds [Pic. 3]

Step 7: Construction - Step 6

Fold the plane in half along the reference crease, such that the small triangle is facing outward.  The small triangle is now holding the plane together.  [Pic. 1] Fold the first wing down [Pic. 2] .  It should be slightly at an angle from the keel of the plane body (the part formed by the reference crease), tapering toward the front of the plane.  A good rule of thumb is that the keel should be a quarter inch tall at the snub nose, and 3/4's of an inch at the tail.  I know this sounds confusing, just look at the fold marked in red in Pic. 3 and hopefully what I mean will be clear  [Pic. 3] . Make an identical fold on the other side to make the other wing [Pic. 4] .

Step 8: Construction - Finished

The snub nosed little plane is now finished.  It should look like this [Pics. 1 & 2] . Now you can experiment with flying this resilient little guy, or you can continue reading this instructable to garner a few hints about achieving stable flight, a loop-de-loop, and a wingover maneuver (all requirements for the Paper Plane contest 3 ) .

Step 9: Flying - Stable Flight

This little plane, if made correctly, is naturally incredibly stable.  To make it so, make sure the wings are angled up as to make a very slight " Y " when viewed from behind, maybe 10 degrees above the horizontal.  You don't want a " T " shape, or even worse a  " /|\ " shape.  [Pic. 1] To throw it, use a standard paper airplane grip (I don't know how to explain it any simpler than that :-) [Pic. 2] and give it a gentle, level, throw.

Step 10: Flying - Loop-de-loop and Wingover

Because this is such a stable (and nose-heavy) plane, making it perform tricks takes a bit of doin'.  First I fold a set of flaps in series on both wings that are set at two angles (one shallow, one steeper) to get that nose up [Pic. 1] .  Getting the angles of the flaps just right can take a few trys, so to aid you I've taken a picture to help show the angles that worked for me [Pic. 2] . With the flaps shown in profile it appears that the first (wider) flap is angled at 5-10 degrees, and the second (narrower) flap is angled 10-20 degrees from that, for a total of 15-30 degrees across both folds. Secondly I put a medium-small paperclip about 2/3rds back on the plane body, to help balance out the heavy nose and allow for faster and better maneuvering [Pic. 2].  Loop-de-loop: For the loop, make the above mentioned folds, then grab the plane how you would normally and make a level throw as you would for straight flight, but with just slightly more force (gotta force that nose up).  With proper force, planes made on heavy paper will achieve small loops and planes on lighter paper will achieve medium loops. Wingover:   I was surprised to find this out (I'd never tried a wingover before this contest) but to achieve a wingover with this plane you don't need to make any physical changes to the design or flaps from what you did to achieve the loop.  Keep everything exactly as you did for the loop.  To do a wingover, you just have to throw it differently.  Instead of holding the plane upright (so the wings make a " Y " when viewed from behind), cock it slightly to the left such that the left wing is parallel with the floor (horizontal).  Now throw the cocked plane straight ahead, level with the floor, and instead of performing a loop it will pull up and to the left until it stalls, turns around, dives, and then pulls out facing 180 degrees the other direction - the perfect wingover. Hopefully this simple plane provides a bit of fun for some kid somewhere, just as it has for me over the years.  And who knows, maybe it will win a contest for me too  :-) Happy Flying!

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Paper airplanes have captivated the hearts and minds of both young and old, offering a simple yet delightful way to explore the fascinating world of flight. In this article, we’ll take you on a journey through the basics of crafting paper airplanes and introduce you to 29 distinctive designs to spark your creativity.

In this article, we will show exactly how to fold 29 of the best paper airplane designs out there.

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Understanding the Principles Behind Paper Aircraft Flight

Delving into the science that underpins the flight of paper airplanes can elevate your enjoyment of crafting and piloting these paper marvels. Numerous factors contribute to the performance of a paper airplane:

Aerodynamics: The shape and dimensions of the wings, alongside the overall design, wield substantial influence. This interplay dictates the lift generated by the wings, as well as the combined effects of drag and gravity, ultimately dictating the flight trajectory.

Balance: Attaining an equilibrium in the center of gravity is pivotal for flight stability. Any deviation, be it a nose-heavy or tail-heavy configuration, can hinder a straight and steady flight path.

Airflow Dynamics: The manner in which air flows both over and beneath the wings exerts a profound impact on lift generation. Wings with smoother, streamlined profiles typically yield superior flight performance.

Launch Technique: The force applied and the angle at which you release the paper airplane into the air significantly shape its flight trajectory. Experimenting with various launch techniques can refine and optimize flight performance.

The 2023 Record for Paper Airplane Flight

Turning to the present year of 2023, the distinction for the greatest distance traveled by a paper airplane rests in the capable hands of John Collins, a distinguished aerospace engineer. This extraordinary feat was accomplished back in February 2012 when Collins’s paper creation, affectionately named “Suzanne,” embarked on an astonishing journey, covering an impressive distance of 69.14 meters (equivalent to 226 feet and 10 inches). Collins’s remarkable achievement not only epitomizes the sheer delight found in crafting and guiding paper airplanes through the air but also underscores the immense distances these meticulously designed marvels can traverse when launched with precision.

In Conclusion

Crafting a paper airplane is a straightforward and enjoyable undertaking, devoid of the necessity for video tutorials. Armed with the requisite folding techniques and meticulous attention to detail, you can give life to your aerial masterpiece. An appreciation for the underlying science of paper airplane flight will undoubtedly deepen your enjoyment of this enduring pastime. So, seize a sheet of paper, initiate the art of folding, and release your imagination as your paper creation embarks on its airborne journey. Who knows? You may very well find yourself in the annals of history, having shattered the world record someday!

So, let’s start, shall we?

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Air rider is a decorative type of paper airplane. Although it is easy to fold, it requires attention to get the design right.

Folding instructions of Air Rider paper airplane

Time : 5 min

Supply : Paper A4 if you have

Tool : Clean flat surface, Sizers (optinal)

fold the corner to the side

cut the spare paper

fold the top corner down leaving about an inch or 2.5cm from the bottom

fold one of the conners up half of the height of your previous fold

fold the paper in half

fold the wing in an angle as shown

fold the left edge down on itself

fold the other wing in an angle as shown

very nice decorative bird like plane

enjoy flying this plane 🙂

The foundation of all paper airplanes , this design is perfect for beginners. It’s easy to fold and flies straight.

Folding instructions of The O.G paper airplane

fold the corner into the center of the page

fold the other corner into the center of the page

fold the triangle again to the center

fold the other triangle again to the center

fold the wing (triangle) in the other diraction intil it alines with the bottom

fold the other wing (triangle) in the other diraction intil it alines with the bottom

very fast airplane for long distances

If you seek smooth, long-distance flights, this design will glide gracefully through the air.

Folding instructions of Arrow Piercing paper airplane

now fold the paper in half

fold the egde again aligning it with the middle fold line

fold the other egde again aligning it with the middle fold line

fold the wing about 1 cm or 1/2″

fold the other wing about 1 cm or 1/2″

fold the adge of the wing up

fold the adge of other the wing up

fast and long distands airplane

Air jumper paper airplane might be a bit tricky as it is not very easy nor does it require expert skills. You can redo some steps until you’re able create the design.

There you have it, get it to fly straight is a bit difficult use glue to keep it closed for better steer!

Folding instructions of Air Jumper paper airplane

fold the botton corner to the opposite upper conrner

fold the fold about 1 cm or 1/2″ upwards

fold the wing with a slight angle

fold the other wing with a slight angle

fold the wing parallel to the middle fold

fold the other wing parallel to the middle fold

there you have it, get it to fly straight is a bit difficult use glue to keep it closed for better steer!

Bongo-Longo is an easy to create paper airplane. The step-by-step instructions below are easily understandable. Also, you can fly this paper airplane for a distance.

Folding instructions of Bongo-Longo paper airplane

fold the half in half again

open the paper

fold the top to the middle

fold the top corners top the lines that were created by the fold

fold the triengles that were created inwards and fold the paper down

fold the sides to the middle

fold the wing from the centerfold

fold the other wing from the centerfold

slowly gliding in circles

For the newbies, cripper paper airplane might need some skills to get it right. Therefore, you may need to recreate the design for a few times to grasp the instructions and build Cripper.

Folding instructions of Cripper paper airplane

start with a squar page

fold the paper to a triangle

fold the bottom of the trianlgle up about 1″ or 2.5cm

fold the wing like the picture

fold the other side the same

now fold the wing parallel to the middle fold

now fold the other wing parallel to the middle fold

difficult plane to fold and to fly not for noobs!

This is a hard to create paper airplane. However, it can fly through the air for a distance.

which can make up for the time we delayed in its construction.

Folding instructions of Float Master paper airplane

place a paper

fold the left corner to the right edge

fold the right corner to the left edge

fold the triangles in as shown

fold the loose right side up towards the top edge

do the same for the right side

move the fold to the left and fold the right side to the middle fold

same for the other side

fold the airplane in half

fold the wing a little bit tilted from the center fold

fold the other wing bit tilted from the center fold

now fold the triangle that was left a little bit tilted from the center fold as shown

do the same to the other side

depends on how you tilt the folds, it will fly differently

You need to make about seventeen folds to create Flybird paper airplane. It is hard to create this design and redoing some steps or the whole process can help you improve your skills.

Folding instructions of Flybird paper airplane

fold the paper in half and open it

fold top right corner to the left side the bottom that was created is used to mark as the line to fold to in the next step, open the paper

fold the paper to the mark in the previous step

open the paper and fold it to the fold line that was created

fold it again

fold the right side as shown

do the same to the left side

now fold the edges again to the center fold

fold the tip to the place where the folds from the previos step meet

fold a wing with a slight angle as shown

do the same to the other wing

make another fold to the wing

try playing with the folds of the wings for better results

This decorative type paper airplane can be hard to create. While it takes about nineteen folds to create it, it can fly in the air for a distance.

Folding instructions of Flying Angel paper airplane

fold the top of the paper randomly toward the middle of he paper

fold the left corner paraller to the center fold as shown

flip the paper and do the same to the other side

open the fold and fold the right sidde to the fold line that was created

fold it againg to the center fold

fold the top to the bottom

fold it again up close and parallel to the middle horizontal fold

fold the right “leftover” down on top of the fold as shown

fold the left “leftover” down on top of the fold as shown

fold a wing parallel to the center fold

fold the other wing parallel to the center fold

fold the edge of he wing parallel to the wing

fold the other edge of he wing parallel to the wing

try to make it symmetrical as possible for better performance

Little One is a hard to make paper airplane. Thus, it may require some practice to get it right. Nonetheless, you can fly it for long distance in the air.

Folding instructions of Little One paper airplane

fold the triangle to the bottom

fold the triangle again upwards about 1 cm or 1/2″ from the top

fold the triangle again downwards to the bottom of the previos fold

fold the wing paralel to the middle fold

good for long distances

one more step and you there

Although it only takes about nine folds to create NARO, it is a hard to make paper airplane. It can fly high in the air for a distance.

Folding instructions of NARO paper airplane

fold the paper in half and open it up (to find the middle)

fold the paper to the middle

fold it again to the bottom of the fold

fold the paper in half away from you

fold a wing

fold the other wing

open the folded wings (to the end of step 5) and cut that shape as shown

fold the wings again and there you have it

It is an acrobatic paper airplane that requires about thirteen folds to create it. You may need some extra minutes to create a perfect design since it is a medium difficulty level paper airplane.

Folding instructions of Never Leave Me paper airplane

fold the paper 90 degrees in half

fold the top corners to the middle fold

fold the paper in half again

now again fold the top corner to the bottom

do the same for the other corner

fold the wing parallel to the center fold

fold the edge of the wing

fold the other edge of the wing

maneuver airplane

NOBACA is a hard to create paper airplane. Therefore, you may need to exercise patience and maybe recreate the designs for a few times to get it right.

Folding instructions of NOBACA paper airplane

fold the corner to the bottom

cut the spare paper (save it)

fold the paper to the other direction

fold the triangles that were created inwards

fold the botton corner to the top corner

repeat for the other corner

fold the part you cut from earlier in half

fold the top corner of the part to the middle fold

fold the other top corner of the part to the middle fold

put the part inside the folded paper until the edge

fold the edge to the middle fold as shown

repeat for the other edge

fold the top down of the lines that were created

find the right grip for you try to leave it as open as you can when throwing it!

It is a medium difficulty level paper airplane. Besides, it can fly for a distance through the air. Thus, enjoy flying it on an open space.

Folding instructions of NONO paper airplane

cut the edge in an arch shape

open the paper and fold the top corners to the middle fold line

fold the triangles that were created down

fold the top corners in 45 degrees to meat the lines of the folded triangle

fold the top part about 1.5 cm or 1/2″

fold the wings parallel to the center fold

it flies in a circular motion

Open Last is an acrobatic type of paper airplane that needs expert skills to create it. Hence, more guidance, practice, and patience are needed to perfect this design.

Folding instructions of Open Last paper airplane

fold the upper corner to the bottom of the middle fold

fold the other upper corner to the bottom of the middle fold

open the page the fold the triangles that created together to the bottom center of the fold and create a “tail”

fold the tail that was created to a shape of a diamond

fold the wing upwards

fold the other wing upwards

fold the wing again to the back

fold the other wing again to the back

very fast airplane, the folds are a bit tricky try folding step 10 not all the way down and see if you get better results

This acrobatic type of paper airplane requires medium difficulty level. Therefore, with eleven folds, you can recreate for a few times to achieve the design.

Folding instructions of Playing in Clouds paper airplane

fold the edge of the wing up

fold the edge of other the wing up

try playing with the place you fold the wings and the edge of the wings for better results

Although Shadow Drop paper airplane requires medium difficulty level, you can follow the instructions and nail it even for the first time. Besides, it is a great design to try.

Folding instructions of Shadow Drop paper airplane

open the paper and fold the top top the centerfold as shown

fold the edges to the fold line

fold the edges again down to the fold line

fold the top to the fold line as shown

fold the wing

fold the front of the wings a little down for better glide

Although Skyhunter belongs to medium difficulty level category, you can get its folds by observation. Also, Skyhunter can fly for a distance through the air.

Folding instructions of Skyhunter paper airplane

open the page

fold about quarter of the page

fold that quarter in half

fold that half in another half

fold the wing in a slight angle towards the front

fold the other wing in a slight angle towards the front

long distance flight

This is an expert difficulty level paper airplane that requires skills to fold it right. Thus, it may take time to get the folds and create the perfect paper airplane.

Folding instructions of Tales of Wind and Love paper airplane

fold the paper about the upper third down as shown

fold the paper in half to the side

fold the top left corner down to the right side

open the paper and fold the corners inside as shown

fold the middle right corner inside the fold to the left edge

do the same for the left middle corner

flip the paper and fold it down to the bottom

using a ruler fold the edges as shown

fold the tip up as shown

fold the wings

fold the edges of the wings

glides nicely

The Crazy Plane is an acrobatic type of paper airplane. It takes about twelve folds to achieve the design. Some folds may require attention and recreating them for a few times to get them right.

Folding instructions of The Crazy Plane paper airplane

flip the paper and fold the top right to about quarter of the bottom as shown

do the same to the other corner

fold the two triangles that were created up and fold the paper down

fold the sides to the center fold

fold everything up as shown

fold the corners in as shown

now fold the wings as shown

It is a decorative type of paper airplane. However, it is a hard design that may take time and skills to get it right.

Folding instructions of The Last Son of Sky paper airplane

fold the wing to meat the edge in a straight line as shown

now fold the wing again to the other direction parallel to the center fold line

open the fold and fold the top edge down

fold the top edge up again as shown

super cool looking airplane unfortunately doesn’t fly well

Creating the Rainmaker paper airplane can be hard. With twenty folds, you can create a paper airplane that can fly for distance through the air.

Folding instructions of The Rainmaker paper airplane

fold the top right corner to the center fold

fold the top left corner to the centerfold

fold the upper left line of the tiengle to the right side as shown

do the same to the right side

flip the paper

fold the triangle that was created as shown

fold an accordion fold as shown

fold the two corners inside as shown

fold the wing as shown

do the same for the other edge

try folding the wings larger for different gliding results

You can create this great design with ten folds. Although you may recreate it for a few times or redo some steps, it is an exciting paper airplane to try.

Folding instructions of The Rising paper airplane

fold the triangles where they meet down in a stright line

fold the triangle to the middle fold line

fold the other triangle to the middle fold line

fold the tip on to the second triangles

fold the plane in half and fold the wing in a stright line

fold the other wing in a stright line

try throughing it up side down!

The Wind Crusher is a hard acrobatic paper airplane. For this, it may take you some time to learn it for a perfect design.

Folding instructions of The Wind Crusher paper airplane

fold the tringles in as shown

fold the loose right side up torwards the top edge

same for the right side

fold that to the middle fold as shown

open the left sidwe and fold it in as shown

fold the tringles down as shown

move the left tringle and fold the left side to the center

do the same to the tight side

fold the tringles you moved on the sides

fold the top down as shown

This is an expert difficulty level paper airplane that requires skills to nail it. Even so, you can dedicate a few minutes a day to learn its eighteen folds.

Folding instructions of Ultimatu paper airplane

fold top right corner to the left side and open the paper

fold top left corner to the right side and open the paper

fold an accordion fold inward like shown

fold the right side up to the top as shown

fold the left side up to the top as shown

the the right fold again parallel to the center fold

the the left fold again parallel to the center fold

fold the top of the triangle on top the previous folds as shown

insert the right fold into the “pocket” of the upper fold

insert the left fold into the “pocket” of the upper fold

fold the left side in an imaginary line that stretches from the top left corner to the bottom left corner as shown

fold the tip of the left fold that was created parallel to the left side

fold the tip of the right fold that was created parallel to the right side

fold the middle of the tale inwards and done!

This is an easy to fold type of paper airplane. With only eight folds, you can create Vertical Drop with the first attempt.

Folding instructions of Vertical Drop paper airplane

fold the plane in half

fold the wing in a stright line

This is an expert difficulty level acrobatic paper airplane. Therefore, it may require practice and a lot of learning to get the perfect design.

Folding instructions of When Love Fails paper airplane

fold the paper down not until the end

move the right side of the triangle and fold the right side parallel to the center fold as shown

do the same for the left side

flip the paper and fold it down as shown

fold the top up as shown

tell up in what direction it flies for you!

White Cloud is an acrobatic paper airplane that takes five minutes to create. However, it may require attention to get it right if you’re a newbie.

Folding instructions of White Cloud paper airplane

open the paper fold it down in the middle of the X shape that was created

open the paper and fold the triangles in as shown

fold the loose right side down towards the middle fold

flip the paper and fold the top egde down to the bottom

flip the paper again and fold the top egde up as shown

fold the parallel to the center fold

Although this is a medium difficulty level paper airplane, you can create it with just one attempt. Also, it can fly through the air for a distance.

Folding instructions of White Feather paper airplane

open the second fold and fold the top corner to the middle fold as shown

fold the other top corners to the middle fold

now again fold the top corner to the middle fold

fold the top of the paper down as shown

you can fold the wing edges up or down for different performance!

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How to Make Paper Airplanes That Go Far

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Have you ever made a paper airplane.

Did you learn how to make it from a book? Or maybe it was from the kid you shared a desk with in the third grade?

We tested a few designs, and one of them really stood out as a winner  (I’ll share it below). You’ll have to test some, too, and see which one flies the furthest.

How to Make Paper Airplanes that go Far

Well guess what? Today I’m sharing links to instructions for making paper airplanes that go far and actually work, along with some ideas on how to help kids invent their own paper airplane designs.

So let’s get started with  How to Make Paper Airplanes while building Design Skills…

Paper Airplane Supplies

• A few sets of instructions for making paper airplanes. You can get these from a book or download instructions from the internet (see recommended links below)
• Copy paper. Thinner paper is easier for children to fold.
• Markers (optional)
• Scissors (optional)
• A clear table

The Best Paper Airplane Designs

• Our favorite was The Eagle
• We also tried High Glider
• Try a few and have a  fly-off  to compare them.

Step One: Select a Design

We looked through all of our designs, picked one to start with, and my daughter and I sat down and followed the directions for the first airplane. If you’ve ever made origami, it’s the same approach. Most of the steps were easy enough for her four-year old hands and mind, but I had to help her with a few of the trickier folds.

If you find instructions that are too complicated for you,  then skip them and find another plane to make.

Step Two: Teach someone else how to make a plane

Once we got the hang of it, N thought our six-year old neighbor would enjoy this project and we invited him over to join us. Either that or misery loves company.

We each started with another sheet of paper and while we folded, the kids educated each other on hamburger and hot dog folds.  If you don’t have a neighbor to teach, teach a parent, babysitter, or grandparent. This step does wonders for building confidence.

Step Three: Iterate and Invent New Planes

Once that first airplane was complete, it was interesting to see where the kids took the project next. My daughter, a designer to the core, got busy decorating her plane with markers. Her friend, a tinkerer at heart who has a soft spot for Legos, began iterating on the design to  improve it!

As we folded, he asked me questions like, “On your Eagle, how did you make the wing tips?” And then he proceeded to invent his own series of planes with pointed noses, flat noses, and wing tips.

When my daughter jumped in to help him, I commented that they were iterating . I actually said, “Hey you guys are iterating! Do you know that word? It means that you’re building a lot of planes to test new ideas and in order to figure out how to make it better. Can you say ‘iterate?'” And then of course, they obliged me.

I swear, the teacher thing will probably never leave my soul! Do you ever find yourself in that mode?

Step Four: Take it outdoors

They tested their planes in the house and once they amassed a small fleet of planes, I heard, “Let’s have an airplane show!!” So we took it outdoors to see what the planes could do.

Our friend guessed that the pointy-nosed planes would get more distance and said he was “amazed that the flat-nosed Eagle flew the best.”

All in all, we spent a good hour on this project, and in the end not only did these kids have fun bonding and playing together, but they came away with some new design skills, tools for developing an innovator’s mindset, and good ol’ fine motor skill practice. 

A question for you…

Did you ever make paper airplanes as a child? Where did you learn how to make them? And how did they fly?

unfortunately I remember using them in middle of class with a substitute but paper airplanes always remind me of Curious George…remember?

Faigie, Yikes, your story reminds me of spit balls and passed notes. Why are kids so terrible to poor substitute teachers? I was never a big Curious George follower — I’ll have to look for it! R

Classic! I’m so glad my husband likes doing this with our kids, because for some reason it makes me crazy to try to make these… every kid should know how to make these.

Ha! That’s funny, Jeanette. It never really occurred to me that people would detest making paper airplanes. It’s just a few paper folds, for goodness sake 🙂 But they can be frustrating, so I get it. Hooray for plane-making spouses.

Some of the best paper airplanes we ever made were paper straws with two paper strips made into circles, one at each end. I got the idea here:

http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/how-to-make-straw-and-paper-airplanes/pictures/index.html

These babies fly better than anything I have ever folded and my son loves them!

My kids love to make paper airplanes, so I can perform other tasks.

My kids have developed an interesting in making their own paper airplanes. Love all the parts of the brain that get used in the process. Pinned and stumbled!

Thanks, Vicky. Aren’t paper airplanes fantastic? All you need is a sheet of paper (or a small stack) and off you go!

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How to Make the Best Paper Airplane for Long Flights

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My kids LOVE paper air planes. No really. They waste so much of my printer paper folding and folding trying to make the best paper airplane EVER.

Over the years they have gone from the Klutz Paper Airplane book to studying how-tos on websites to combining their favorite folds to create their own paper airplane designs.

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Today, I am bringing you step-by-step paper airplane instructions for The Duck . Don’t ask where the name came from, who knows how the mind of a 12 year old boy works!

This plane works really well! It is a glider that uses wind to help keep it in flight longer and it does a few stunts- like loops before sailing over the grass.

After the instructions, I’ve included some tips for flying this paper airplane, PLUS a video to see it in action!

How to Make the Best Paper Airplane for Distance

I’ve provided step by step instructions for how to make this paper airplane design.

Sometimes pictures are easier to understand than words for learning how to create things! Let’s get started!

Take a standard sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 inch piece of paper.

Fold in in half long ways, then unfold.

Fold the top edges in so that they line up with the center line. At this point, this should look very similar to the most basic paper airplane design.

Fold the top point down so that it touches the bottom edge of the paper.

Then fold the point back up, starting about 1.5 inches from the top edge. (Shown in picture 6)

Fold the side edges in as shown in picture number 7.

Fold the top back down along the top edge of the folds made in the previous step.

Flip the paper air plane over, and fold in half towards you.

Fold the the wing back as shown in image 11. The wing will be at a slight angle.

Flip over and fold the second wing in the same manner.

Crease well and you are done!

Tips for Flying this Paper Air Plane Glider:

• Throw the paper airplane with a medium weight- not too hard and not too soft
• Have the wings pointed slightly upwards
• Throw the airplane at a 45 degree angle
• The plane flies best standing on top of a hill, throwing down hill
• Fly the paper airplane with the wind direction
• This glider does best outside, where wind can offer some lift

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Paper Airplane Test Flight

Want to see this paper airplane glider in action?? Check out this video of a few of the test flights!

Isn’t it amazing?! Even my 2 year old could toss this one in the air and have it soar away! The kids made at least a half dozen of the same design to test and they all worked amazingly!

Try it out- let me know what you think!

*This paper airplane was created and designed by my 12 year old son, who wanted  paper airplane that flies far. (Want to see more of his paper air plane designs? Check out his site Paper Airplane World !)

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You lose me at 10-11. No idea what you’re talking about.

Step 10. Fold the paper in half so the folds from 6 to 8 are showing. Step 11. Fold the wing down so it is even with the bottom of the plane.

Hope this helps!

Know the feeling I am the same lost at 10-11 no idea what this is, glad to see its not just me that is lost lol 🙁

Amazing flight!!!

IT TO HARD AT THE LAST STEP IT DO HARD

Holy cow, this plane is good =)

I made one of these for my 5yr old daughter. I told her and my 11yr old boy to take it outside and play with it…they have been out there for more than an hour 😁

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How To Make The Best Paper Airplane [World Record Design]

Making amazing paper airplanes is a party skill that you can learn in case you ever find yourself in a paper airplane building contest. One of our favorite designs is this World Record-smashing design from Takuo Toda.

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Video Guide: How To Make The New World Record Paper Airplane

This origami-looking paper airplane was developed by Takuo Toda to break the world record on the 19th of December 2010. It managed to fly for 29.2 seconds. This video shows how to make the authentic Guinness record plane by Takuo Toda.

This step-by-step design comes from the book that Takuo Toda specifically published about it. He named this plane the Zero Fighter- but on the internet many people call it the Sky King.

The World Record Flight

The paper airplane template described here is a long-distance glider that’s guaranteed to be a winner. If you want to learn how to make the best paper airplane ever, just follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Paper Picking

If you wish to make the coolest paper airplane, you must first choose the right paper.

If you are looking for distance, it is important to choose paper that’s as heavy as possible. Unfortunately, paper that heavy comes in A4, which is an international paper size not often used in the United States. John Collins, the paper plane designer that currently holds the world record recommends using paper that has been photocopied on.

The heat process from the photocopier helps stiffen the paper and the ink isn’t actually ink, but a microfine layer of ink.

The heat and plastic help the paper hold a crease. Avoid using paper that has been printed on since that ink hurts the fiber of the paper. Having said that, the right paper is a nice flat piece of photocopied paper, which will from now onwards be referred to as your starting position.

Step2: Making the Baseline

Fold your paper exactly in half along the side to form what will be referred to as the baseline. It is important to make precision folds because the more careful you are with the folds, the better your paper airplane will fly in the end.

Step 3: Making the Pointy End

Open the paper back to the starting position. Next, select one of the two short edges, take one corner, and then fold it to the baseline thus making it into a triangle. Repeat this step using the other corner to make it symmetrical. Now you have created the pointy end.

Step 4: Making the Envelope

Take your newly made pointy end and make it point in the opposite direction. You can do this by folding the pointy end such that it touches the baseline. It is also important to ensure that the new fold uses the entire new pointy end. When it is done, the new fold should be perpendicular to the baseline and you will now have your envelope.

Step 5: Reinforcing the Baseline

You should now take the envelope and fold it in half along your baseline. This step is very important because it helps to reinforce your baseline.

Step 6: Making Ripped Corners

Open the folded paper back to resume the envelope position in readiness for this important step. In this very important step, you should now make a small tear on each of the corners to remove it. If you do that, you will have made ripped corners.

Step 7: Making a New Pointy End

Take the two ripped corners and then fold them towards your baseline. You should now be able to see just the pointy end’s tip and you will realize that you have a new pointy end.

Step 8: Making the Lock

Fold the pointy end that was peeking through in step 7 above such that it points in the original direction, which is the same direction as the new pointy end that will be now nested within the corners you ripped. This is what is referred to as the lock.

Next, invert your baseline fold inside out so that all the most recent folds are left visible. The lock does its job and ensures that everything is locked neatly together.

Step 9: Making the Wing

Making the wing is close to the final step. To do this, move the short edge of your new pointy edge so that the short edge runs directly along the baseline to form the wing. Since a paper airplane obviously needs two wings to fly, repeat the steps on the other side to make it symmetrical.

Step 10: Test Ride

It is always important to test out your creation to check out how well it flies. You can trim the wings slightly to add some extra flair. However, this is not a must since they will also work well as it is. It is now time to fly your paper airplane.

More Plane Styles

You can get instructions for these paper airplanes here .

Flying Tips

The procedure described above is for creating an easy long-distance glider, which means that you don’t have to throw it hard. All you need is a gentle toss. The flight characteristics will lead the nose to point up, which will make the wings open up for a long glide.

It is always important to remember that precise folds while making your paper airplane are critical to success. If you are experiencing any problems, try revisiting the steps above and check whether it is possible to make your folds sharper.

Happy Flying!

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The image most people have of paper airplanes involves a badly folded sheet of notebook paper floating lazily around a school classroom. The basic design has come a long way over the years, however, and it’s now a breeze to make a paper airplane that can zip along at high speed and cover about the same distance as a good frisbee toss. All it takes is a couple of minutes and a steady hand. Find yourself a piece of sturdy paper, make tight, precise folds and watch your creation sail.

Folding the Paper Airplane

• It’s easiest to make the folds of your airplane from the top of the paper down.
• For the purpose of following these instructions, a basic sheet of 8.5”x11” (most comparable to A4 paper outside the US) letter paper will work best.
• You can use shipping paper.
• Or reuse old paper boxes for this purpose.
• The center crease is made to serve as a reference point for later folds.
• You can also fold the paper in half width-wise, if you choose. This will help guide the first couple of vertical folds you make.
• Leave 2-3 inches (5-7.5cm) of space between the point of the triangle and bottom of the paper.
• Folding the paper over on itself adds weight to the plane as it reduces its size, giving it the heft to allow it to fly farther.
• This last folded point at the top of the paper will serve as the nose of the plane.
• The technique of using a triangular flap to secure a fold is known as the "Nakamura lock," named after the origami practitioner who invented it.
• Folding the paper back on itself wraps the lower triangular piece around the outside of the bottom of the plane, holding it in place and making it easier to grip and throw.
• Be careful not to bend the wings while folding them.
• Go somewhere with plenty of space and give your new airplane a toss. Airplanes made with this design fly far and straight and can reach some pretty impressive speeds. [10] X Research source

Making Adjustments

• Blunt-nosed planes give up a little speed but fly much further due to their streamlined construction. [11] X Research source
• It’s normal for the plane to curve a little, so only adjust the wing height if the plane is spiraling out of control when thrown.
• Paper airplanes operate on the same physical principles that allow real planes to fly. A slight curve of the wings is necessary to turn air resistance into lift. [13] X Research source
• Try a blunt-nosed design if your plane has a problem with taking a nosedive. Pointed noses can easily become damaged when they hit the ground.
• Attempting to throw too hard can also cause the nose to rise, stalling the plane. Launch the plane with a smooth, straight motion of the arm and wrist to send it on its way steadily.

Choosing the Right Paper

• The types of paper commonly used in offices—crisp, smooth and perfectly weighted—often make for excellent paper planes.
• It’s okay to use thinner paper for smaller planes, since the compact size will compensate for the weight difference. Likewise, heavier paper can be used to make oversized planes.

• If you’re working with scrap paper, cut or tear it until it’s roughly the proportions of letter paper, then reproduce the folds on a slightly larger or smaller scale.
• Raw, foil, laminate and glossy papers do not take a fold well.
• Apply pressure to each crease you make and go over it a couple of times. The neater the fold, the better it will maintain its shape.

Community Q&A

• Always pick your paper airplane up by the nose to keep from damaging the wings. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Test the paper airplane in a wide-open area with lots of space so that it doesn't collide with any obstacles. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• For the best flight, throw the airplane forward and up at a slight angle. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Tips from our Readers

• If your plane isn't quite right that first go, keep at it! Tweak things bit by bit and test fly again until you get it how you want. Don't let setbacks discourage you.
• When trying out different airplane designs, use sheets of paper that match in size and thickness for an even comparison. Paper variables impact how designs fly.
• Use a ruler if you struggle to fold straight lines freehand. Precision is key for your plane to fly right. Just don't tear the paper in the process.
• Avoid weighing down your plane with bold markers or decorations. That added heft throws off proper flight. Keep the design simple and light.
• If you mess up on a fold, use that sheet for something else and start over with a fresh sheet of paper for your plane.

• Keep your airplane from crashing into things. Once it's bent or damaged, it may not fly right again. Thanks Helpful 101 Not Helpful 28
• If your paper airplane gets wet, it's ruined. Thanks Helpful 98 Not Helpful 33
• Don't throw paper airplanes at people, especially if they have pointed noses. Thanks Helpful 92 Not Helpful 34

Things You'll Need

• A smooth, sturdy sheet of paper (preferably 8.5"x11" letter paper or A4 paper)

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• ↑ https://rolemodels.wise.iastate.edu/uploads/1/3/f/13f4bb00c100eee7ae0d2506728eec3e83cc618b/Paper-Airplane-Designs.pdf
• ↑ https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/make-a-straw-rocket/
• ↑ https://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/paper/airplanes.html
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veyZNyurlwU
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AljTDb2cyhc
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ec7qCHwzc
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cy3lRJGiR4
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-5OxzPKr0w
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• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI-sG-9PMlk
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9ciJvLWcs

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To make a fast paper airplane, fold a sheet of paper in half lengthwise and unfold it. Next, fold both corners down until they’re even with the center crease and press the creases to hold them in place. Then, fold down the top triangle, bring the corners in so they meet in the middle, and fold the triangular flap at the bottom up and over the angled folds to secure them. Fold the paper outward to form the body of the plane, then make one last fold to form the wings! For tips on making crisp folds and creases, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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