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How to Make a Paper Airplane Glider: The Rebel

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How to Make a Paper Airplane Glider: The Rebel

The Rebel is an intermediate-level paper airplane design inspired by the World Record paper airplane. It's a bit more challenging to fold than some basic designs, but the effort is worth it! The Rebel can glide for a surprisingly long distance and is sure to impress your friends.

Materials

  • One sheet of standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (letter size)

Instructions

  1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Make a sharp crease down the center line.
  2. Fold the top two corners down to the center crease. These folds will create the wings of the plane.
  3. Fold the top edge down to the center crease. This will form the nose of the plane.
  4. Fold the top flap up to the top edge. This will create the tail of the plane.
  5. Fold the wings back along the crease lines. This will give the wings their shape.
  6. Fold the tail flap down to the bottom edge. This will create the rudder of the plane.
  7. Fold the nose flap down to the bottom edge. This will create the wingtips of the plane.
  8. Adjust the wings and tail. You can adjust the angle of the wings and tail to fine-tune the plane's flight characteristics.

Tips for Flying

  • Throw the plane with a slight upward angle. This will help the plane gain altitude.
  • Use a smooth, gentle throwing motion. Avoid throwing the plane too hard or with a jerky motion.
  • Experiment with different throwing angles and speeds. You may need to adjust your throwing technique to get the best results.

Other Paper Airplane Designs

If you're looking for more paper airplane designs, there are many resources available online and in libraries. Some popular designs include:

  • The Dart: A simple and easy-to-fold design that's great for beginners.
  • The Boomerang: A design that can actually fly in a circle.
  • The Glider: A design that can glide for long distances.
  • The Stunt Plane: A design that can perform aerobatic maneuvers.

Paper Airplane Tutorials

There are many tutorials available online that can teach you how to fold different paper airplane designs. Here are a few resources to get you started:

Happy flying!

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