May 21
How to Make a Delta Wing Paper Airplane
How to Make a Delta Wing Paper Airplane
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The delta wing design, in which the wings are triangular, offer modern airplanes several advantages that enhance speed and maneuverability. The same concept can be applied on a much smaller scale to paper airplanes.
Steps
- Get a standard piece of printer paper (8.5 by 11 inches).
- Fold and unfold the paper vertically and horizontally to form center creases.
- Fold the two top corners down to meet at the center of the paper, leaving a flat area at the top.
- Fold the top of the paper down to the center of the paper.
- Fold down top corners to meet at the center crease, this time leaving a point at the top.
- Fold the paper in half along the center crease.
- Draw a line 3/4 of an inch (1.9 cm) from the center fold.
- Fold wing down along line that was drawn. Repeat for other side.
- Fold wing tip up. Repeat for other side.
- Adjust the angles of the wings so it looks like the one shown.
Tips
- Make sure that all folds are carefully made.
- Use a light weight paper.
- When you throw it, throw it gently, pointed slightly upwards.
Warnings
- The point of this plane can be sharp. Do not send it in the direction of any living thing.
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