Paper Airplane That Flies: 11 Steps

Introduction: Paper Airplane That Flies

Paper Airplane That Flies

Howdy! If you want to build a paper airplane that looks sharp and flies smoothly then you've come to the right place.

Step 1: Crease 11’’X 8.5” Leaf of Paper Long-ways Down the Center.

Crease 11’’X 8.5” Leaf of Paper Long-ways Down the Center.

Step 2: Fold Top Right Corner Down to Align With the Center Crease.

Fold Top Right Corner Down to Align With the Center Crease.

Step 3: Fold Top Left Corner Down to Align With the Center Crease and the Top Right Corner.

Fold Top Left Corner Down to Align With the Center Crease and the Top Right Corner.

Step 4: Fold Paper Down Along the Base of the Folded Corners.

Fold Paper Down Along the Base of the Folded Corners.

Step 5: Fold Top Right Corner Down Again.

Fold Top Right Corner Down Again.

Step 6: Fold Top Left Corner Down Again.

Fold Top Left Corner Down Again.

Step 7: Crease and Fold Paper Long-ways Down the Center.

Crease and Fold Paper Long-ways Down the Center.

Step 8: Place the Airplane Against a Flat Surface and Fold the Right Wing Down and Then the Left Wing Down, Leaving the Base of the Plane About 0.5 Inches Deep for Optimal Gripping/throwing.

Place the Airplane Against a Flat Surface and Fold the Right Wing Down and Then the Left Wing Down, Leaving the Base of the Plane About 0.5 Inches Deep for Optimal Gripping/throwing.

Step 9: Fold the End of the Right Wing Up Approximately 0.5 Inches to Form a Stabilizer.

Fold the End of the Right Wing Up Approximately 0.5 Inches to Form a Stabilizer.

Step 10: Fold the End of the Left Wing Up Approximately 0.5 Inches to Form a Stabilizer.

Fold the End of the Left Wing Up Approximately 0.5 Inches to Form a Stabilizer.

Step 11: Throw the Airplane!

Throw the Airplane!

Comments

MsSweetSatisfaction2014-10-27

Nice airplane design, would love to see it fly. I love that you used scrap paper, I personally love upcycling in any form.

AtomixWolf2014-10-27

I think all paper airplanes fly