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How to Make a Simple Glider Paper Airplane

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A glider with a rolled leading edge and broad straight wings. It is made for long, slow glides.

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 edge down to make a narrow strip.
3
Fold the strip down again.
4
Fold it down one more time. This heavy edge is the front of the glider.
5
Fold the plane in half behind, along the centre crease.
6
Turn the plane on its side, nose to the right.
7
Fold the top layer down along a line near the bottom. This is the first wing.
8
Turn the paper over.
9
Fold the second wing down the same way.
✓
Open the wings so they are flat and level, then launch it gently, slightly downward.

Tips

Launch it gently and slightly downward.
The rolled front edge must stay tight: crease it hard.

Questions

What paper do I need for a Simple Glider paper airplane?

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

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 9 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 2 pages. There is also a sheet with the fold lines printed on the paper, numbered in folding order.