How to make a simple paper airplane that flies great

Here's an easy way to make a good reliable paper airplane.

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Get your paper

Get your paper

Fold in half lengthwise

Fold in half lengthwise

Fold down top edges to the midline so you get 2 right triangles at the top

Fold down top edges to the midline so you get 2 right triangles at the top

See.

See.

Fold these triangles down the mid half of the paper

Fold these triangles down the mid half of the paper

Like this.

Like this.

Fold in outer edges to a bit over the point at the bottom.

Fold in outer edges to a bit over the point at the bottom.

Like so.

Like so.

Fold up the bottom point over those edges.

Fold up the bottom point over those edges.

Fold the paper back along the midline again.

Fold the paper back along the midline again.

Fold down the wings like so. Do this to both sides.

Fold down the wings like so. Do this to both sides.

Throw!

  • 1 piece of paper