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How to Make a Long Distance Dart Paper Airplane

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A slimmer dart with one extra pair of folds. The narrow nose and small wings help it fly fast and far.

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

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Use a sheet of printer paper. Fold it in half the long way, then unfold.
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    Use a sheet of printer paper. Fold it in half the long way, then unfold.

  2. Step 2: Fold the top corners in to the centre crease.
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    Fold the top corners in to the centre crease.

  3. Step 3: Fold the slanted edges in to the centre crease again.
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    Fold the slanted edges in to the centre crease again.

  4. Step 4: Fold the slanted edges in to the centre one more time. The nose is now long and thin.
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    Fold the slanted edges in to the centre one more time. The nose is now long and thin.

  5. Step 5: Fold the plane in half behind, along the centre crease.
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    Fold the plane in half behind, along the centre crease.

  6. Step 6: Turn the plane on its side, nose to the right.
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    Turn the plane on its side, nose to the right.

  7. Step 7: Fold the top layer down so its top edge meets the bottom edge. This is the first wing.
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    Fold the top layer down so its top edge meets the bottom edge. This is the first wing.

  8. Step 8: Turn the paper over.
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    Turn the paper over.

  9. Step 9: Fold the second wing down the same way.
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    Fold the second wing down the same way.

  10. The finished long distance dart paper airplane
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    Open the wings so they sit flat and level. Throw it hard and straight: this one is built for distance.

Tips

  • Throw hard and slightly upward.
  • Keep both wings exactly the same size, or it will curve.

Questions

What paper do I need for a Long Distance Dart 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.

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