Sailor Wing

This paper glider will slide through the air in a slow and steady straight line.

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Sailor Wing

This paper glider will slide through the air in a slow and steady straight line.

All it needs is a slight push and you’ll see it go. The lifted tail helps with stability.

Expert difficulty 17 folds Letter & A4 Paper Distance Time aloft 32.2 ft / 9.8 m

Average Distance
Thrown by a 10yr old

2.3 sec

Average Time Aloft
Thrown by a 10yr old

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Paper Airplane Folding Instructions

Step 1

1. Fold the top right corner to the left side.

Step 2

2. Open the paper back up and repeat with the left corner.

Step 3

3. Open the paper back up and accordion fold both sides into the middle.

Step 4

4. Next, fold the bottom right corner of the triangle shape up to the top.

Step 5

5. Repeat with the left corner.

Step 6

6. Now, fold the bottom right edge of the diamond shape up to the center line.

Step 7

7. Repeat with the left side.

Step 8

8. Fold down the top point of the paper airplane.

Step 9

9. Open up the slots in the top triangle and tuck the corners of the lower pieces inside.

Step 10

10. Flip the plane over.

Step 11

11. Fold the right side over, lining up the top and bottom corners. Use a ruler to help make a straight crease.

Step 12

12. Repeat with the other side.

Step 13

13. Now fold those pieces back to the outer edges, as shown.

Step 14

14. Fold the paper plane in half towards you.

Step 15

15. Fold and tuck the tail inside the airplane.

Step 16

16. Fold one wing out like this.

Step 17

17. Finally, repeat with the other side and extend the wings.

Final Paper Airplane Design

Sailor Wing

This is a reliable design that consistently performs well with long straight flights. It is not necessary to staple or tape the body shut. In fact, it works best if the V shape of the body is a 90 degree angle.

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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.

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References

• The Worlds Greatest Paper Airplane and Toy Book

• The Great International Paper Airplane Book

• Paper Flight

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• Foam Airplanes

• Balsa Wood Airplanes

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