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How to Make the Perfect Paper Airplane Step-by-Step

Paper airplanes have long gotten students in trouble and kept bored business men busy during office meetings. The best paper airplane is actually the simplest one to make. If the airplane flies somewhat straight and for more than 2 seconds, you have accomplished a perfect airplane.

Things You'll Need

Sheet of paper, 8 1/2 by 11 inches

Instructions

- 1
  Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Unfold the paper and lay it out in front of you.
- 2
  Fold the top left corner down to the center crease, then repeat with the top right corner. Crease the folds by pressing down hard.
- 3
  Refold the paper in half along the first crease. Make sure you firmly crease the center fold.
- 4
  Lay the paper so the tip points toward the right. Fold the flap of paper down so the edge of the paper touches the center fold. Flip the paper over so the point faces the left and fold the paper flap down until it, too, touches the center fold.
- 5
  Unfold the flaps until they are parallel with the floor when you hold the airplane in your hand. Test your airplane by throwing it overhand.

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