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How to Make a Paper Airplane - The Classic
This classic dart nosed plane is the perfect paper airplane for beginners! With simple folds, you'll be flying this plane within a minute.
Active Time
2
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
minutes
mins
Yield:
1
paper airplane
Author:
Debbie Chapman
Cost:
$1
Equipment
Glue tape
(optional)
Materials
1
piece
Letter sized paper
(white or colour of choice)
Instructions
Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
Open the paper back up.
Fold the top outside corners down to meet the center line.
Fold the top left edge in to the center line.
Repeat on the right side.
Fold the plane in half along the first fold line - your previous folds will now be inside.
Rotate the plane 90 degrees.
Fold the top edge down to meet the center (bottom) fold.
Flip the plane over and repeat the same wing fold on the other side.
Optional:
Apply glue tape, double sided tape, or a glue stick to the inside of the plane to keep the body together.
Your classic paper airplane is complete!
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