How To Make The StratoDart Paper Airplane

Fast, long range, and extremely versatile, the StratoDart is an excellent plane for anyone in need of a paper airplane. Capable of both slow and high speed flight, the StratoDart can compete in both realms--while still flying to far away. It can also be easily modified into many new shapes and forms too. The StratoDart is a development of the "Nakamura Lock"/Super Dart paper airplane.

TAA USAF Designation: F137-1

Step 1 Materials

Required:
1 Piece of 8.5 by 11 inch Paper
Tape
Optional:
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors (modifications only)

Comments

[dchall8]

Does this version with tape fly any better than the many identical ones here that do not use tape? Of all the paper airplanes posted here, I think this one recurs the most frequently.

[OrigamiAirEnforcer]

This airplane has a higher amount of wing area, more lift and has greater flight abilities than those with smaller wings.

I don't think this one appears too often, if anywhere else. However, the model this was developed from--the Super Dart (http://www.instructables.com/file/FKBCPO3GAA0X3AT/), does appear quite a bit though.

[cmurph]

My airplane keeps on turning upside down, is it suposed to do that?

[OrigamiAirEnforcer]

No, the StratoDart isn't designed to roll inverted without being trimmed to do so. Is there some uneven parts or trim on the wings or fuselage?

[cmurph]

no, I did it fine.

[OrigamiAirEnforcer]

That's strange. You may want to adjust the dihedral angling of the wings and/or add to trim to counteract the roll.

[cmurph]

Thanks