Fast Swallow

The distinctive tail shape gives this paper airplane a unique look.

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Fast Swallow

The distinctive tail shape gives this paper airplane a unique look.

The tail and wide wings allows this paper airplane to soar in the wind.

Hard difficulty 14 folds Requires scissors distance, time aloft 23.8 ft / 7.2 m

Average Distance
Thrown by a 10yr old

1.8 sec

Average Time Aloft
Thrown by a 10yr old

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Paper Airplane Folding Instructions

Step 1

1. Fold the sheet of paper in half vertically and horizontally.

Step 2

2. Next, fold the top edge down to meet the center crease.

Step 3

3. Again, take the top edge and fold to the center.

Step 4

4. Repeat the previous step once again.

Step 5

5. Measure one inch to the left and right of the center line and connect the marks.

Step 6

6. Now, measure 3 inches from the bottom on both sides and connect.

Step 7

7. Measure 1.5 inches in from the horizontal line and the bottom edge and connect the marks to make the shorter vertical lines.

Step 8

8. Next, connect the two points as shown in the image.

Step 9

9. Cut out the shapes to leave only these two peaks for the tail.

Step 10

10. Fold the plane in half towards you and cut along the dotted line, 1/2 inch down from the right corner.

Step 11

11. Now, fold the wings out along the lines as shown and flip the thin tail stabilizer up.

Step 12

12. Finally, glue or tape the nose of the plane and both ends of the wings.

Final Paper Airplane Design

Fast Swallow

To steer this paper airplane, slightly bend the tail feathers up or down.

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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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