We call this paper airplane the Best Paper Airplane (BPA) because it is our Go-To Paper Paper Airplane. We did not design it or invent it, we just grew up flying it!
Here is an Animation of the entire fold process. Note: Step by Step is also included below.
Step by Step Instructions for folding this Paper Airplane (BPA).
Step 1: Blank sheet of paper. (we printed our logo on it to aide in front/back visuals)
Step 2: Flip paper over.
Step 3: Fold paper in half vertically.
Step 4: Fold top corners to meet middle fold line
Step 5: Fold top section down at corner end piece line
Step 6: Fold new top corners to center approximately 1 3/4″ from tip.
Step 7: Fold tip over newly folded inner fold
Step 8: Fold in half vertically, along center line. Note: the fold has the previous results facing outward.
Step 9: Fold the wings down, one side at a time, by aligning the wing leading edge with the bottom of the fuselage (body) of the plane. This creates a sloped wing when viewed from the side.
Final Look and Feel: (from the left side, top, front, back and upside down)
Secret to flying: Keep the edges crisp and straight!
(now, we must find a large open room and get some flight videos…stay tuned)
Want to learn more about the paper airplane? Here is a highly rated book on the subject of paper airplanes!
The truth is, we just love to fly anything and everything! The paper airplane is just one of many types of indoor free flight models. We are obsessed with this flyer type because of the skill level required to master the build. Jump into this obsession with us!
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