To build your own airplane, you don't need to be one of the two Wright brothers. All you need is a sheet of paper and a moment when the teacher isn't looking at you. Keep reading!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Classic Model
Step 1. Get a sheet of paper
One A4 sheet is all you need.
Step 2. Fold it in half lengthwise
this means that you have to overlap the two long sides.
Step 3. Bring the top corners towards the center
Make sharp and precise creases with the help of your nails.
Step 4. Fold the angled edge towards the center
Make the two diagonal sides you just created in step three meet in the center of the fold.
Step 5. Fold again along the center line
This "hides" all previous folds inside the plane.
Step 6. Fold the wings down
Bring the tips down to create the wings, again the folds must be clean and neat. Help yourself with a stiff edge for this step and go over the crease with your nails.
Method 2 of 3: Enhanced Model
Step 1. Make the main center fold
Use an A4 sheet of paper and fold it in half lengthwise, remember to go over each line to make it clear and precise. With this step the two long edges overlap.
Step 2. Bring the top corners towards the center
Unfold the sheet and fold the two top corners inward on the sheet, so that they come together along the center line.
Step 3. Fold the tip
In the previous step, you formed a point that you now need to fold inwards, so that the free edges are hidden under it. Make sure each fold is well brushed. Your paper should now look more or less like the back of an envelope.
Step 4. Fold the new corners
Bring the top corners that have formed towards the center, so that the tips are about 2/3 from the center crease.
Step 5. Lift the tip
Fold the tip under the two corners upwards to secure them.
Step 6. Fold the paper in half along the main center line
All previous folds must remain on the outside of the airplane. The small triangular crease is now located along what will later be the bottom of the plane.
Step 7. Create the wings
Fold them both down so that the long edge is perfectly aligned with the bottom of the plane.
Step 8. Tilt your wings
Unfold them slightly to make them perpendicular to the body of the plane so that they form a flat surface between them.
Step 9. Take a test flight
Gently launch the plane and check how it glides through the air. Continue with more and more decisive launches to understand how high it can fly and for how long.
Method 3 of 3: Other Models
Step 1. For airplanes that perform special movements try building:
- An airplane with movable wings.
- An aerobatic plane.
Step 2. For super fast models:
- A boomerang airplane.
- A fast airplane.
- An alternative fast plane.
Step 3. For airplanes with particular shapes:
- A plane with delta wings.
- An arrow airplane.
Advice
- Airplanes built with newspaper paper are lighter and more aerodynamic.
- Try different models and find the one that's right for you.
- Try to launch the plane at different angles, speeds and from different heights.
- Give a clear and precise shape to each fold with the help of a ruler, nails or a credit card.
- A narrow, thin plane will fly faster.
- Never throw it at a person's face!
- If your plane doesn't fly as well as you would like, try joining its wings with tape or a drop of glue.
- If you want your airplane to be precise and with sharp lines, you should use a protractor to fold the paper at exact angles. It is not an indispensable tool and you should use it when you have become quite proficient in building airplanes, otherwise it could be a frustrating experience. For example, in step 2 it is quite difficult to make a precise 90 ° angle.
- On a hot day fly it from a high point, it will cover a greater distance.
- Try to fold the flaps at different angles, when they assume a certain position they allow the airplane to do stunts.
- This airplane model flies best when launched gently, don't push it with all the strength you have.
- Pinch the end of the wings to make your airplane fly up or down. Create a downward flap to make your plane fly up, instead create an upward flap to make it lower.
Warnings
- Don't launch the plane in class.
- Do not throw it when it rains or it will get wet and fall from excessive weight.
- Don't aim it at people's faces.
