Underside Plane

This paper glider has a slow circular flight pattern.

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Underside Plane

This paper glider has a slow circular flight pattern.

The extra underside flaps give the wings rigidity and help it glide better.

Medium difficulty 11 folds Letter & A4 Paper Time aloft 24.6 ft / 7.6 m

Average Distance
Thrown by a 10yr old

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Paper Airplane Folding Instructions

Step 1

1. Fold the paper in half vertically and horizontally, then open it back up.

Step 2

2. Holding the paper horizontally, fold the top edge down to meet the center crease.

Step 3

3. Now, fold the top edge down at the center crease.

Step 4

4. Fold the top right corner over, down to the center fold as shown.

Step 5

5. Repeat with the left side.

Step 6

6. Again, fold the corner down to meet the horizontal fold.

Step 7

7. Repeat step six on the other side.

Step 8

8. Next, fold the top point down to meet the horizontal fold.

Step 9

9. Fold the paper plane in half away from you.

Step 10

10. Fold one wing out, leaving about 1 inch (2.5cm) for the body of the airplane.

Step 11

11. Finally, fold down the second wing to match.

Final Paper Airplane Design

Underside Plane

Bend the wings in an upward Y shape and use a piece of tape to hold the wings together at this angle. This dihedral angle will allow this glider to stay aloft longer.

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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.

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References

• Great Paper Airplanes

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