Fly the TriFin!

by deanmackey

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Intro: Fly the TriFin!

Here is a nice simple plane for you to fly!

First, print off the template here at

http://www.theonlinepaperairplanemuseum.com/OPAMTriFin/OPAMTriFinPlans.doc

or look at the whole design here at

http://www.theonlinepaperairplanemuseum.com/OPAMTriFin/TriFin

STEP 1: Step 1

Take the template, get some clear tape and a pair of scissors and a paperclip.

STEP 2: Step 2

Start with the paper as shown.

STEP 3: Step 3

Fold back along line "A".

STEP 4: Step 4

Fold back along line "B".

STEP 5: Step 5

Fold back along line "C".

STEP 6: Step 6

Fold back along line "D".

STEP 7: Step 7

Fold in half along line "E".

STEP 8: Step 8

Cut out along the curved line "F" and recycle both scraps of paper.

STEP 9: Step 9

Fold the top wing and tail down along line "G" to the left.

STEP 10: Step 10

Fold up the tail along line "I".

STEP 11: Step 11

Flip over and fold the other wing and tail to the right along line "G".

STEP 12: Step 12

Fold up the other tail along line "I".

STEP 13: Step 13

Pop up the middle tail along sections "H".

STEP 14: Step 14

Put a paper clip on the nose.

STEP 15: Step 15

Place a piece of clear tape on the paper clip to hold it in place.

STEP 16: Step 16

Straighten out the wings and FLY!

If you want more FREE paper airplane designs, check out

The Online Paper Airplane Museum at

http://www.theonlinepaperairplanemuseum.com

for over 800 FREE paper airplane designs.

Grab some paper and have some fun!

5 Comments

ac1D 16 years ago

Nice plane!

R/C plane fan! >
Add a lipo battery in the middle crack, add a tiny zipzap(or servo with 360* modification) motor on each FRONT wing, and your receiver almost in the back. it do a very well flight! and its quick !

ac1D 16 years ago

Could not edit. use a clear tape on them, they hold enough to do 3-4 fly!