Step-by-Step Designs of Paper Airplanes

The Arrow

• 1

  Fold an 8x11 sheet of copy paper in half long-ways. Make sure you have a nice pressed fold, then re-open the paper, laying it flat.

• 2

  Pick one end of the paper to be the top and fold each corner towards the center fold. Line up the inside edges so they are even with the centerfold crease.

• 3

  Still using the same end of the paper, starting at the point, fold each side down so each edge is lined up with the centerfold crease. Then turn the paper over and fold the airplane in half along the center fold crease.

• 4

  Take the top edge of the paper and fold the edges down so they line up with the center fold crease. Repeat this step with the other side.

• 5

  Grab the center fold crease in your hand, letting the wings stand out. This will be the bottom of the plane. Fly the plane and enjoy.

The Dart

• 6

  Fold an 8x11 piece of paper in half width-wise. Make sure you have a nice, pressed fold, then re-open the paper, laying it flat.

• 7

  Starting with Step 2, follow all instructions from the Arrow to complete this airplane.

• 8

  Place a small piece of tape along the center fold at the rear of the plane to hold the back together. Fly the plane and enjoy.

The Kite

• 9

  Beginning with an 8x11 piece of paper, fold one end down evenly about 1 inch wide. Repeat folding until you have four folds.

• 10

  Turn the paper over and fold in half, with the 4 folds on top, putting the crease in the center of those folds. Re-open and lay flat.

• 11

  About 1 inch from the centerfold crease on each side, fold a crease parallel to the center fold crease. These will be your wings.

• 12

  Hold the paper at the center fold crease, letting the wings stand out. Fly the airplane and enjoy.