How to Make a Paper How to Make a Paper PlanePlane

By Mark ThompsonBy Mark ThompsonHave you ever wanted Have you ever wanted to make a paper plane to make a paper plane but you didn’t know but you didn’t know how, well now with how, well now with these instructions you these instructions you can make:can make:

• A Glider A Glider

andand • A Simple Stunt Plane`A Simple Stunt Plane`

A Glider (A4)A Glider (A4)

Throw just a bit of Force at about a 30 to 40 degree angle toward the sky. The dart, if made correctly should be accurate and travel a long Distance

Instructions to make a Glider

Step1

Fold a piece of A4 paper in half longways. Then fold the top corners down as shown.

Step 2

Fold in the sides so that point A and B meet at the centre

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Instructions to make a Glider

Step 3

Fold Points C and D into the centre as shown above

Step 4

Turn the model over and fold it in half longways

Instructions to make a Glider

Step 5

Fold down the wings so that the edge of the wing meets the bottom or fuselage of the plane.

Step 6

Now the plane is complete so have fun flying it. For

Throwing suggestions see the Introduction of the

glider .

A Stunt Plane (Foolscap)A Stunt Plane (Foolscap)

Loops - throw the plane vertically with a fair amount of pressure

Circles - hold the plane on it’s side and throw slightly upwards

Gliding - throw the plane gently in the direction you want it to go

Instructions to make a Stunt Plane

Step 1

Fold and then unfold the following folds, from A - D, B - C and E - F

Step 2

Push point E to point F so that when completed it looks

like the picture above

Instructions to make a Stunt Plane

Step 3

Fold the triangular part at the top over

Step 4

turn the plane over and fold points A and B into the centre so that they touch

Instructions to make a Stunt Plane

Step 5

Fold point C over so that it covers points A and B

Step 6

Turn the plane over again and fold it in half

Instructions to make a Stunt Plane

Step 7

Fold down the wing so that their edges go down about 5mm past the bottom of the plane

Step 8

The plane is completed why not try it out or take a look at the introduction for tips on throwing.

Happy Flying