How To Make a Paper Airplane

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No one knows who figured out how to make a folded piece of paper fly, but airplanes just like this one have been plaguing schoolteachers ever since!

To complete this How-To you will need:

A sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper
A ruler (optional)

Step 1: Place paper

Place the paper on a flat surface in front of you, as if you were about to write a letter.

Step 2: Crease paper

Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Make a crease, then unfold the paper and smooth it flat again.

Tip: Use the edge of a ruler instead of your finger to make your creases really sharp.

Step 3: Fold corners

Fold the top two corners down and toward the crease to form two triangles, creating a point at the top of the paper. Press the folds flat.

Step 4: Fold edges in

Now fold the two slanted edges at the top of the paper in so that they also run along the middle crease.

Step 5: Fold along crease

Fold the entire right side of the paper over the left side (along the middle crease), so that all of your new folds are on the inside.

Step 6: Form wing

Fold down the top folded edge on one side so that it runs along your original middle crease. This will create one of your wings.

Step 7: Form other wing

Flip the paper over and repeat, folding the slanted edge over to meet the middle crease, forming your other wing.

Tip: A little weight at the front of your plane can help it fly farther—try attaching a paper clip to the nose.

Step 8: Unfold wings upward

Unfold the wings slightly upward, and you're ready to for takeoff.

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[hungrypotato69]

ok ill make sure not to murder some one with this paper airplane

[31polishman]

WHO doesent know how to make it? I KNOW HOW TO MAKE IT IT IS SO EASY!

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[daredeevil18165]

so funny look at 1 min 46 sec

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[nickjonasbigfan]

I did it :D

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[drebster1]

i already know how to make this