How to Make a Paper Airplane

Learn how to make a paper airplane that is versatile and easy to create.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A sheet of paper.

1. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 1

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 1
   
   Start with a sheet of paper oriented vertically.

2. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 2

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 2
   
   Fold the sheet of paper in half, lengthwise.

3. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 3

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 3
   
   Fold the top corners in to the center fold.

4. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 4

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 4
   
   Fold the newly created triangle shape downward, along the triangle's bottom edge.

5. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 5

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 5
   
   Fold the top corners in towards the center fold. Try to position the corners in the center.

6. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 6

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 6
   
   Fold triangle shaped tab upwards to overlap the previously folded flaps.

7. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 7

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 7
   
   Fold the entire paper airplane in half, along the center line.

8. 
   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 8

   How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 8
   
   Fold the two outer edges on the airplane so that they align with the center folded edge. This will form the wings.

9. How to Make a Paper Airplane - Step 8
   
   Unfold the wings so they are perpendicular the the body of the airplane. Your airplane is now ready to fly!

Tips & Warnings

• Be cautious when throwing.