How to Make a Great Paper Airplane
May 20,2007 00:00 by Happy

We've all tried to make a great paper airplane, but sometimes it is hard! Here is a great one that will fly for amazing lengths!

Steps

  1. Fold a piece of paper (8.5 by 11 inches) vertically in half and crease.
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  2. Open up the paper so that the crease is facing up and fold the corners to the middle to make a 90 degree angle with the corner and the crease
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  3. Fold the top point that has been created down to the crease so that the flaps are tucked under this fold (Now this should look somewhat like the back of an envelope)
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  4. Fold the top corners (top of the back of the envelope) to the center crease so that it is about 2/3 of the way down the center crease flap
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  5. Fold up the flap that has been covered by the corner flaps so that it secures the center flaps
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  6. Fold the paper airplane in half so that two wings stick out the back of it
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  7. Fold the wings down to the bottom so that the wings are perfectly aligned with the bottom of the airplane
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  8. Now gently throw the airplane so that it glides along the air.
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Tips

  • Use a ruler, fingernail, or credit card to make the creases very crisp
  • If your airplane does not fly well then tape the wings together but don't use to much you don't want to throw off the balance of the airplane


Warnings

  • DO NOT THROW FAST OR IT WILL NOT FLY WELL!
  • Beware of paper cuts!


Things You'll Need

  • Paper 8.5 by 11)

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