What is how to fold a paper airplane?

Here's a basic guide to folding a classic paper airplane:

How to Fold a Basic Dart Paper Airplane

This is a common and easy-to-fold design, perfect for beginners.

Step 1: Prepare the Paper

• Start with a rectangular sheet of paper, like standard A4 or Letter size.

Step 2: Initial Fold - Center Crease

• Fold the paper in half lengthwise. This creates a center crease. Make sure the crease is sharp. Unfold.

Step 3: Top Corners to Center

• Fold the top two corners towards the center crease you just made. Align the edges of the paper with the center crease. This creates two triangular flaps.

Step 4: Fold Top Edges to Center Again

• Fold the top edges (the slanting edges of the triangles you just made) towards the center crease again. This narrows the shape of the plane further.

Step 5: Fold in Half

• Fold the entire plane in half along the original center crease, with the folds you just made on the outside.

Step 6: Create the Wings

• Fold down each wing. The amount you fold down determines the size of the wings. Aim for roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom edge for each wing. Try to make the wings symmetrical.

Step 7: Fine-Tune and Fly

• Adjust the wing flaps (the small flaps at the trailing edge of the wings) for better flight. Bending them up can provide lift.
• Throw the airplane gently. Experiment with different launch angles and force to see what works best.