Launching a paper airplane is a very rewarding and fun activity related to the Japanese art of origami. It is worth noting that in origami there is even a whole direction for the manufacture of paper airplanes called aerogami.
The nuances of making a paper plane
Make a paper plane? Nothing is easier, many will think. However, making a paper plane that flies takes a lot of time and effort.
4 things contribute to the long flight of the paper structure:
- Correct center of gravity.
- Paper density.
- Minimum air resistance.
- Axial symmetry.
This means that when making a paper airplane, you need to use sufficiently strong paper and make precise symmetrical folds on it. Details that play the role of decoration, significantly reduce the range and speed of the product, so it is better to do without them.
How to make an airplane out of paper that flies
To make an airplane, you need to cut an even square out of paper, and then do the following with it:
- Gently bend it exactly in the middle. After this procedure, unfold the sheet again. A bend has formed.
- Bend the two upper corners so that they meet exactly at the fold.
- Bend the resulting upper corner down.
- Turn the sheet of paper over to the other side. Bend the edges to the middle, thereby forming the wings of the future paper plane.
- Then again turn over to the opposite side and bend the small triangle towards the nose of the aircraft.
- Bend the resulting structure exactly in half.
- The last step is to spread the wings of the craft.
Now you know how to make an airplane out of paper that flies, which means you can please your child with a funny toy!
