For anyone who’s ever dreamed of taking to the skies, there’s no better place to start than with a paper airplane. This wikiHow teaches you how to make an impressive paper airplane that flies very well in the air.

Steps

  1. 1
    Make sure the short side of the paper is facing you. Fold it in half lengthwise.
  2. 2
    Fold the top edges so they are aligned with the center.
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  3. 3
    Fold the top point down to the bottom edge and crease it .
  4. 4
    Fold the top edges, so they are aligned with the middle.
  5. 5
    Fold the little tab in the middle up, making a lock.
  6. 6
    Fold it in half lengthwise.
  7. 7
    Fold wings.
  8. 8
    Finish! For a good flight, throw it up as hard as you can.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I stop the plane from spinning?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Make sure the wings are not folded on the edges, if they are folded it will spin.
  • Question
    How can I stabilize the paper plane so that it stays in the air for a longer time?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Make folds in the wing. Down works best. Also make longer wings, but you have to throw gently.
  • Question
    Why does it always spin and come back to me?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It is probably dynamics. Try to throw it into the wind rather than against it. If that doesn't help, remake your airplane and see if the second version is better.
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Things You'll Need

  • 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper

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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 17 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 68,229 times.
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Co-authors: 17
Updated: December 28, 2022
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Categories: Paper Planes
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