I can do “girly”…you know…hair, makeup, clothes, nails…all that fun stuff, but when it comes to my boy so many times, I’m stumped! So, the other day my husband taught me how to make the “World’s Best Paper Airplane”, as he calls it. And I believe him now.
Apparently he was in a state-wide science competition back in his middle school days where everyone was given various supplies (heavyweight paper, copy paper, glue, tape, wire, cardboard, etc.) and told to build the airplane that would stay airborne the longest. In the end, my husband grabbed a plain piece of paper, folded it with the simple steps that I’ll show below, and it flew like a champ and won a medal!!
My kids have had a blast flying these from the top of our stairs into our open living room below.
They soar incredibly and go unbelievably far. I’m an official paper airplane maker now! My son is proud. 🙂
Here’s how to make your own awesome paper airplane:
Grab an 8 1/2″ by 11″ sheet of paper (plain or decorative). I liked this fun, colorful pattern.
Fold it in half lengthwise, or hot dog style as I like to call it. Make sure all the folds are precise for best results.
Fold the top corners into the center fold line to form a triangle on top.
Now fold that triangle down so the long edge of it serves as a guide for the crease.
Fold the corners in again to the center line (see the next two pictures to get a gist of where to fold).
Like this.
Here’s what it looks like when both sides are folded in.
Now fold the little piece up that’s sticking out.
You’ll have a mini triangle in the middle which will hold the other pieces in place
Now fold it in half again so all your folds stay on the outside.
Fold the sides down so that the edge of the wing is exactly even with the under piece.
Fold the other side down the same way.
Here’s a view of the underside
The finished product! You’re done!
Now fly it proudly.
Throw it gently and you will be amazed at how far it goes.
Throw it gently and you will be amazed at how far it goes.
And that, my friends, is how you make the “World’s Best Paper Airplane”. Make one and let me know if you agree!
The kids have sure had fun with these!
Heidi
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