How to Make a Paper Airplane

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Making a paper airplane is easier than you think. All you need is a few simple materials and the creative mindset to take flight. There are a variety of paper airplanes and a bunch of different methods to use when creating one. The airplane in which you chose to create is unique to you and the methods in which one wants to approach. Making a flying piece of paper from scratch is what makes the experience of flying more deserving and memorable.

When you wish to illustrate air traffic control regulations, paper airplanes are a great tool. There was a time when the basic components of actual aircraft were explained and discussed using paper airplanes.

Paper Airplane

Easiest way to make a paper airplane

  1. Vertically, fold the paper in half
  2. Fold the top corners of the paper into the middle line after unfolding it
  3. The top margins should be folded into the center
  4. The plane is folded in half toward you
  5. In order to fold the wings, line up their top edges with the bottom edge of the body

Table of Contents[edit | edit source]

  1. Overview
  2. World Record Paper Airplanes
  3. Science Behind Paper Airplanes