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How to Make a Classic Dart Paper Airplane

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The classic dart paper airplane: fast, straight and easy to fold. The one most people learn first.

You need: One sheet of printer paper (US Letter or A4).

Print instructions (PDF) Printable template See the steps

Step by step

1
Use a sheet of printer paper. Fold it in half the long way, then unfold.
2
Fold the top corners in to the centre crease.
3
Fold the new slanted edges in to the centre crease again.
4
Fold the plane in half behind, along the centre crease.
5
Turn the plane on its side, nose to the right.
6
Fold the top layer down so its top edge meets the bottom edge. This is the first wing.
7
Turn the paper over.
8
Fold the second wing down the same way.
✓
Open the wings so they sit flat and level, then throw the plane gently forward.

Tips

Throw it firmly and level.
If it dives, bend the back edges of the wings up a little.

Questions

What paper do I need for a Classic Dart paper airplane?

One sheet of printer paper (US Letter or A4).

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 8 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 1 page. There is also a sheet with the fold lines printed on the paper, numbered in folding order.