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How to make the best and simplest paper airplane

This is the simplest, most common paper plane. You most likely already know this but there is some tips that help it fly better

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Get your paper

Get your paper

Fold it down the middle

Fold it down the middle

Fold the corners into the middle line

Fold the corners into the middle line

Fold it down again

Fold it down again

Like so

Like so

Turn it over

Turn it over

Fold both sides into the middle

Fold both sides into the middle

Like this

Like this

Fold it down the middle backwards

Fold it down the middle backwards

Push the outer flaps down

Push the outer flaps down

This is how it looks

Now this is the tip that makes the plane go much further than it normally would.

Now this is the tip that makes the plane go much further than it normally would.

Fold or curl the end of the plan upwards slightly

Fold or curl the end of the plan upwards slightly

Do it again on the other side

Do it again on the other side

Like this

Like this

Enjoy :)

  • Piece of paper
  • You!!