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Use a rubber band to add a little more power to the launch of this paper airplane.

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Use a rubber band to add a little more power to the launch of this paper airplane.

Fling this paper airplane at high speeds, either straight up like a rocket or long distance like a jet.

Easy difficulty 9 folds Requires scissors distance 51.6 ft / 15.7 m

Average Distance
Thrown by a 10yr old

1.7 sec

Average Time Aloft
Thrown by a 10yr old

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Paper Airplane Folding Instructions

Step 1

1. Fold the sheet in half and then fold both upper corner to the center.

Step 2

2. Next, fold the top point back about 3cm.

Step 3

3. Fold both upper edges to the center line.

Step 4

4. Fold the plane in half.

Step 5

5. Grab a pair of scissors and cut out a slit like the one shown here.

Step 6

6. Now, fold out the first wing.

Step 7

7. Repeat with the other side.

Step 8

8. Finally, grab a rubber band and use it to fling the airplane across the room.

Final Paper Airplane Design

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If needed, add a piece of tape to reinforce the notch on the nose. Tie the other end of the rubber band to a small stick so you have something easy to hold.

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Printable Folding Instructions

These beautiful, easy to follow, paper airplane folding instructions can be downloaded and printed as many times as you want. Simply follow the printed instructions and fold along the indicated lines to make a perfect paper airplane, every time.

Sample Paper Airplane Printable Instructions

Sample Paper Airplane Printable Template

Sample Paper Airplane Printable Template

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References

• The Ultimate Guide to Paper Airplanes

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• Motorized Propeller for Paper Airplanes

• Paper Airplane Launcher

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