How to Make a Paper Airplane

Materials

• 1 sheet of paper (A4 or Letter size)
• Flat surface to work on

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Prepare the Paper

Start with a rectangular piece of paper. Place it in landscape orientation (horizontal).

2. First Fold

Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Crease well, then unfold. This creates a center line guide.

3. Fold Corners

Fold the top right corner down to the center line. Repeat with the top left corner. The top of your paper should now form a triangle.

4. Form the Nose

Fold the angled edges to the center line again, making a narrower shape. This forms the nose of the airplane.

5. Create the Wings

Fold the plane in half along the center crease. Then fold down the wings on both sides, leaving about 1 inch at the bottom for the fuselage.

Pro Tips

• Use thinner paper for better flight
• Fold sharply for straighter flight
• Adjust the wing angle to change flight direction