It's Fun Fast & Easy to Make the Best Paper Airplanes

Anyone can learn how to make a paper airplane by following the step by step directions below. Any type of paper can be used. After you have finished making the paper airplanes you can decorate them any way you would like. People are intrigued when they learn there is a name for each paper airplane. In fact, if you follow the directions below the paper airplanes will actually fly! You will have a ton of fun creating The Floating Dart, The Flying Falcon and The Rocking Gym Bird.

First, you will learn step by step how to create The Floating Dart. To begin you will need 1 piece of 8 ½ inch by 11 inch paper. Please measure the paper with a ruler. Remember accuracy is the key. Next, you will fold the paper in half...longways. Now, lay the paper flat again and fold the corners please do this to the center crease. After that is completed you will once again fold the paper to the center crease. Now, fold the paper in half. It is important for you to stay focused. I want you to fold the top of the paper down on the outside to the center. Fantastic you made the 1st wing! If this is not a wing. Stop...and repeat the above steps again. This is a simple mistake that can be corrected easily. After you have the 1st wing finished repeat the above steps but this time on the other side.Congratulations,you have made The Floating Dart.

The second paper airplane you will be learning how to create is The Flying Falcon. To begin you will need 1 piece of 8 ½ Inch by 11 Inch paper. It is a good idea to measure the paper with a ruler. That way if you have made any errors you can correct them immediately. Now you can fold the paper in half... Widthwise. Next, you will lay the paper flat again and fold the corners to the center crease. Your next step is to fold the top of the paper down to where the inside corners meet at the center crease. If you are not satisfied, repeat the above steps. Next, fold the paper in half but this time you will fold it Lengthwise. Finally, it is time to fold the paper to create wings on both sides. Congratulations, you have created The Flying Falcon.

The third paper airplane you will learn how to create step by step is The Rocking Gym Bird. To begin please use a ruler to measure 1 piece of 8 ½ Inch by 11 inch paper. Now, lay out a sheet of 8 ½ inch by 11 inch paper. Next, you need to fold one corner to the edge. Please do the same thing to the top corner. Now, fold the paper in half so the plain sides are out. If you are not successful the first time don't be discouraged. Stop go back and repeat the steps. Don't worry, your paper airplane will turn out perfectly. Next, lay the paper down with the point to the left and fold the wings on both sides. If this is not up to your expectations stop and repeat the previous steps. If you are satisfied and you are ready to continue fold a small wing on each side of the wing. You will be leaving the center fin standing. If you are confused re-read the last step and repeat it until you are satisfied. Finally, you will fold the center fin into the body of the plane accordion style. Excellent you have just completed The Rocking Gym Bird.

Please Please do not get frustrated and quit if the paper airplane is not perfect the 1st time. If you have any difficulty just repeat the step by step instructions for whatever paper airplane you are creating. Understand each time you create a paper airplane you will improve. Guess what you can even set up contests. For example the person who can make the most Floating Darts, Rocking Gym Birds or Flying Falcon paper in 4 minutes wins a prize Or out of the Floating Dart., Rocking Gym Bird & Flying Falcon what one stays in the air the longest. Did you know that business man and woman, teenager, and young children all love making paper airplanes? It is very rare to find something that so many generations love to do. Just remember to be creative and have FUN!

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7 Tips For Building Amazing Paper Airplanes

There are literally thousands of visual guides on the web showing how to do this or that paper airplane. I'm not publishing another one. Instead of that I'll share my best tips that will help you achieve better results when making just any paper airplane.

Building paper airplanes is not a rocket science, but when you start doing it you always see it's not as easy as it looks at the pictures. So let's discover the best tactics for building great paper airplanes right now!

1. Work on a hard, flat and clean surface.

Don't try to make paper airplanes while lying in bed, neither do it on the floor. You need a desk or a table - flat, smooth and hard surface where you can do the sharp and precise folds without crushing the other parts of the paper.

Make sure the surface is also clean - even small grit may spoil your paper aircraft when you press it down to make some fold. Clean your desk of all the stuff and garbage, secure a good lighting and you are ready to make the best paper airplane!

2. Draft with a pencil

While it's not a common practice, it's not a bad idea to draft the folds that you are going to make with a tin pencil directly on the paper that will be used. This tactic is most useful when there are complex instructions and when symmetry is important. Folds that are outlined are much easier to follow.

If you don't want your airplane to have lines on it, you may outline a model only for practice and use a clean sheet of paper when you are sure you are ready to do the real one.

3. Keep your unsuccessful models

When you start making paper airplanes some of the models will go nowhere - especially if you follow instructions for some unknown model. Sometimes you will not understand the directions well, sometimes the paper will crush or tear, sometimes you'll just lose interest.

My advice is not to throw away these models at least for a while. They are excellent to refresh your memories what didn't work, why and how it can be fixed. Often you can learn more from the failed models than from your best looking paper aircraft.

4. Use colored paper

This is one of the best tactics to make successful paper airplanes. No, the color will not change the way the airplane flies, but it will change the way you are making it. It's much easier to understand what is going where, when one of the sides of the paper is colored.

Many of the instructions also use colored paper or colored drawing to show clearer what is back and what is front. If you follow such instructions it is a great idea to use colored paper. Besides that colored models look great!

5. Use a ruler

A simple ruler can make even the hardest folds easy and fine. It prevents the paper from folding and crushing on the wrong places and helps you feel more stable and secure. Using a ruler can also help you take measures when the instructions say things like "about 1.5 inches from the edge".

I use a plastic and transparent ruler to see the paper under it.

6. Experiment

Making paper airplanes is supposed to be fun. There's nothing wrong if instead of the model you planned to make you end up with something else. Don't be afraid to experiment - sometimes the best paper aircraft comes in an unexpected way. Adding a fold here and there or skipping one can suddenly improve the airplane you are making. Sometimes you may even add a cut with the scissors if you feel it's a good idea.

While experimenting is more appropriate for experienced paper airplane builders, even a beginner shouldn't be afraid to do them. Paper is cheap especially if you use recycled one!

7. Practice

No one started to make great paper airplanes by reading books. You are unlikely to be an exception. Don't lose too much reading and observing, start doing. Your skills, ideas and taste for experiments will improve with every new airplane you make. Once you make a hundred of paper airplanes you'll be skilled enough to create your own models, which is the really exciting part.

If you follow the 7 tips here you'll probably start making great models yet after the 5th one. All it takes is some patience and willing to learn.

And where to start? Of course on our paper airplanes page - first read how to make them and then go straight to the specific guides.

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