How to Make 4 Competition Winning Paper Airplanes

Paper airplanes are a fun and easy way to pass the time. But did you know that you can also make paper airplanes that can win competitions? In this blog post, we'll show you how to fold four competition-winning paper airplanes: two gliders, a boomerang paper airplane, and a dart. All of these planes were designed for the 2022 Foldable Flight Paper Airplane Designer Contest.

Glider 1: The Classic Glider

This glider is a classic design that is easy to fold and flies well. To fold this glider, follow these steps:

1. Start with a standard 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
2. Fold the top two corners down to the center crease.
3. Fold the top flap down to the center crease.
4. Fold the wings up, making sure to crease well.
5. Fold the plane in half along the center crease.
6. Adjust the wings to your liking.

To fly your glider, launch it with a gentle toss, and watch it soar through the air.

Glider 2: The Dart Glider

The Dart Glider is an advanced glider that can fly for a long distance. To fold this glider, follow these steps:

1. Start with a standard 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
2. Fold the top two corners down to the center crease.
3. Fold the top flap down to the center crease.
4. Fold the wings up, making sure to crease well.
5. Fold the plane in half along the center crease.
6. Fold the nose of the plane down, making sure to crease well.
7. Adjust the wings to your liking.

To fly your glider, launch it with a gentle toss, and watch it soar through the air.

Boomerang Paper Airplane

This boomerang paper airplane is designed to fly in a circular pattern. To fold this airplane, follow these steps:

1. Start with a standard 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
2. Fold the top two corners down to the center crease.
3. Fold the top flap down to the center crease.
4. Fold the wings up, making sure to crease well.
5. Fold the plane in half along the center crease.
6. Fold the nose of the plane down, making sure to crease well.
7. Fold the wings down, making sure to crease well.

To fly your boomerang paper airplane, launch it with a gentle toss, and watch it fly in a circular pattern.

Paper Airplane Dart

This paper airplane dart is designed to fly straight and far. To fold this airplane, follow these steps:

1. Start with a standard 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.
2. Fold the top two corners down to the center crease.
3. Fold the top flap down to the center crease.
4. Fold the wings up, making sure to crease well.
5. Fold the plane in half along the center crease.
6. Fold the nose of the plane down, making sure to crease well.
7. Fold the wings down, making sure to crease well.
8. Fold the plane in half again along the center crease.

To fly your paper airplane dart, launch it with a strong throw, and watch it fly straight and far.

With a little practice, you'll be able to fold and fly these competition-winning paper airplanes like a pro. Have fun!