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How to Make a Delta Wing Paper Airplane

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A wide-winged plane with only one pair of corner folds. The big wings make it float slowly.

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 plane in half behind, along the centre crease.
4
Turn the plane on its side, nose to the right.
5
Fold the top layer down along a line close to the bottom edge. This makes a wide wing.
6
Turn the paper over.
7
Fold the second wing down the same way.
✓
Open the wide wings so they sit flat. It glides slowly: launch it gently.

Tips

Launch it gently, almost letting go, rather than throwing.

Questions

What paper do I need for a Delta Wing paper airplane?

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

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 7 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.