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The worlds best paper airplane. The world length record is 102 feet!
by struckbyanarrow on March 9, 2008 Table of Contents The worlds best paper airplane. The world length record is 102 feet! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intro: The worlds best paper airplane. The world length record is 102 feet! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 1: Collect your paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 2: Start folding! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 3: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 4: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 5: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 6: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 7: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 8: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 9: Folding! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 10: Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 11: Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 12: How to fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7

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Author:struckbyanarrow
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Intro: The worlds best paper airplane. The world length record is 102 feet!
this plane is ultimately my favorite paper airplane. its cool, fast, and far flying.Try throwing it off a jungle gym at your nearest park. Just bear in mind that you might not see it again. also this plane is perfect to fit in any pocket comfortably!

Step 1: Collect your paper

on this plane you can use any paper that is 8 1/2 x 11 inches, i like that thin decorative paper its cool and pretty. but your ordinary printer paper will work fine. all you need is a piece of paper, No tape, No scissors, No paper clips, just paper!

Step 2: Start folding!

you are going to need to do the most precise folds for the best plane. first off you are going to fold the paper into a triangle and do the same on the other side.

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Step 3: Folding
okay now you need to fold the sides in just like the pictures

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Step 4: Folding
Now fold the whole plane in half.

Step 5: Folding
no unfold it and fold the top down so the crease down the center is perfectly overlapping the other. after fold the two sides so the corners are touching each other, then unfold them.

Step 6: Folding
fold the bottom part up so it is folding right along the creases on the sides.

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Step 7: Folding
now fold those pesky sides in so they are perfectly along the side of the plane.

Step 8: Folding
now fold those parts you just folded, fold them in again. ~_~ (i know confusing)

Step 9: Folding!
Fold the top popping out of your odd creation.

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Step 10: Folding

now fold it neatly in half.

Step 11: Wings

Now fold the wings on the line across the bottom of the plane.

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Step 12: How to fly

Now hold it near the center and fold the wings a bit up and throw it with medium power, upward a bit, and watch it fly away in the horizon.

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Comments
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sethrizzo says:
The plane didn't work for me but thanks anyway

Mar 9, 2011. 5:54 PM REPLY

linzhangyuan says:
i don't understand what are you saying

Mar 5, 2011. 1:02 AM REPLY

supershot1 says:
two words : IN SANE

Mar 2, 2011. 12:07 PM REPLY

ILoveTheCold345 says:

Apr 29, 2009. 9:11 AM REPLY WOW!!!!! This plane is awesome. I used line paper like u know ummmm.... not sure what the paper is called but this plane flew like 50 feet then hit a wall. All i know is that the paper has lines and three holes.Great Job!

shaneomacmcgee says:
notebook paper?

Jun 27, 2009. 5:59 PM REPLY

devilbest says:
i think it is notebook paper too

Feb 11, 2011. 4:26 PM REPLY

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Connorkid says:
on step three i dont understand how to fold the sides in

Jan 16, 2010. 2:10 PM REPLY

devilbest says:
you have to line up the outside edges with the crease you made from folding it ealier

Feb 11, 2011. 4:11 PM REPLY

Denis Peric says:

what kind of paper I need to take :)

Feb 8, 2011. 5:10 AM REPLY

Delo97 says:
Not too bad. May be much much better, but not too bad.

Jan 25, 2011. 12:55 PM REPLY

Aerofan says:
is it supposed to crash 5 feet away?

Dec 25, 2010. 11:55 PM REPLY

struckbyanarrow says:
yes.

Jan 2, 2011. 6:46 PM REPLY

bubbachr says:
I got mine to fly about 50,ft but it turns to the left as it flys

Dec 28, 2010. 4:00 PM REPLY

rats7 says:
It flew maybe 10 feet then did a nosedive. It was kinda a waste of time.

Feb 15, 2010. 11:56 AM REPLY

ahlexys says:
i dont know about you, but this thing flies pretty well when made (and thrown) correctly.

Dec 8, 2010. 10:47 AM REPLY

noda says:
yea i tried mine and it flew downward, so i added flaps on the back to send it up a little bit. works great!

Oct 27, 2010. 3:23 PM REPLY

kosukeueki1018 says:
try using elevators mine did the same thing until i added them

Mar 16, 2010. 11:14 PM REPLY

Kickstart79 says:
Its called the nakumora lock after its inventer mr nakumora

Dec 4, 2010. 8:25 AM REPLY

King Julien says:

I made this at school from a book. It's called the Hammer.

Apr 16, 2010. 5:55 AM REPLY

ElectronicsNub says:
yea, i got that book, i thought i recognized that paper and design....

Dec 3, 2010. 7:32 PM REPLY

dragon4 says:
this is an awsm plane thanks

Apr 27, 2010. 12:14 AM REPLY

earthboy9999 says:
i no it went over a house

Sep 24, 2010. 3:26 PM REPLY

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earthboy9999 says:
whoa!!!!!!!! it went so far i lost it it went over a house

Sep 24, 2010. 3:25 PM REPLY

spon-tan-ii-us says:
BEST PLANE IVE EVER MADE :) :)

Sep 17, 2010. 3:38 PM REPLY

xXInmateXx says:

Sep 5, 2010. 2:10 PM REPLY I my self did not make this one. I will try it and let you know how it goes. But I went to this other site and made that airplane. It acually flew very well. It was a little hard to make, but not impossible. The site is http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/paper/air-bld1.html

Gadgedog says:
is it supposed to spiral?

Jun 12, 2010. 3:17 PM REPLY

iUltraHack says:
Wow... I Can't Wait to Try it Out.. But the thing is by judging from the comments.. this is not really gonna be that good... I am PRETTY Swell With my Aerodynamics... By Pretty Good I Mean Super Genius Good.. No Bragin' tho'... So If All of you Would Like Some tips On How to get it to work as good as "it" Possibly Can! PM Me!

Jun 3, 2010. 1:23 PM REPLY

Ruffles1 says:
Wow that flies good. how did you come up with the design?

May 6, 2010. 5:38 PM REPLY

Zippo1234 says:
You should get another photo. That would make it easier to understand. But I think I get what you are trying to say.

Apr 27, 2010. 5:23 PM REPLY

ecant32 says:
iknow it needs better pics

May 3, 2010. 8:10 AM REPLY

struckbyanarrow says:
I had one but i think i lost it when uploading, Doh!

Apr 27, 2010. 9:35 PM REPLY

ecant32 says:
this is a good idea

May 3, 2010. 8:09 AM REPLY

precision-parkour says:
its an awesome plane now i have sumtin else to annoy my teacher wit tnx :-D

Apr 25, 2010. 4:45 AM REPLY

janiru says:
aaaaaaaaaah i'm falling in love! THIS IS AWSOME!

Apr 19, 2010. 1:05 AM REPLY

rachel1234 says:
This worked great! I have never made a plane like this before. very unique!

Feb 15, 2010. 11:09 AM REPLY

bad_apples says:
I love it!!!!

Jan 28, 2010. 7:29 PM REPLY

XWXAXDXEX says:
Is it two pieces or one?

Jan 26, 2010. 1:49 PM REPLY

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struckbyanarrow says:
sorry the paper is a bit confusing, its just one piece of paper.

Jan 26, 2010. 5:45 PM REPLY

XWXAXDXEX says:
k thx it looks like circular and blue on back =ing 2.

Jan 27, 2010. 1:19 PM REPLY

princessalex says:

Jan 26, 2010. 7:33 PM REPLY Yes, it needs another photo. The two corners can touch each other in any spot in the top half of the model. Honestly, though, it would just be easier to fold up the middle, as in Step 6, THEN fold the sides in. You just fold it to about 1/3 down -- so, the bottom crease of the middle section is 2/3 up from the bottom of the piece of paper. Then, fold in the sides along the side angles just formed. I made mine out of reused magazine-type paper, and it's rather nose-heavy and didn't fly very well. When I tried again with copy paper, it was even more nose-heavy. There's another great airplane on Instructables that has clearer directions and flies much straighter.

w00t ._. says:

Jan 25, 2010. 8:14 PM REPLY umm what the hell. I think this isn't working out for me i. What's he talking about when he says the line across the bottom of the plane?

512003 says:
It never worked for me :(

Jan 24, 2010. 6:23 PM REPLY

[ jack the young idiot ] says:

is that A4?

Jan 12, 2010. 8:46 PM REPLY

Dolye Kong says:

Yes it is

Jan 21, 2010. 8:50 AM REPLY

[ jack the young idiot ] says:

hmm this plane works better after you've scrunched it up i just can't see the difference between my failing plane and this one pictured which supposedly can fly up to 120 feet i'll look at a different ible for this plane and maybe I'll have better luck

Jan 12, 2010. 10:09 PM REPLY

wertyuiopasdfghjkl says:
which way do you fold smartey?!

Jul 8, 2009. 7:12 PM REPLY

The Jamalam says:

The side with the bits on the outside.

Aug 26, 2009. 9:40 AM REPLY

[ jack the young idiot ] says:

wasn't that a bit obvious?

Jan 12, 2010. 8:59 PM REPLY

reivaj says:
Exelente muchas gracias funciona perfecto

Jan 9, 2010. 8:59 PM REPLY

Zoide says:
Please add another picture for the second part of this step.

Jan 8, 2010. 1:38 PM REPLY

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