Making cool flying paper airplanes with kids

Green paper airplane
Everyone is familiar with the paper airplane; who didn’t make one in childhood? Children loved to play with boats, airplanes and toads made of paper. Origami does not require any special expenses; it develops motor skills, imagination and manual dexterity.

This is the safest hobby for kids. You can launch paper toys at home and even in the yard without fear of unpleasant consequences. And you can make several such toys at once. Children especially like to launch airplanes from a window on a high floor, and then watch them maneuver and fly.

History of paper airplanes - when did they appear?

Historians claim that the first airplanes made from sheets of paper appeared about 2 thousand years ago. But paper in those days was a scarce commodity, so airplanes made from this material were considered too expensive, which did not contribute to the growth of the popularity of the game. But paper is gradually becoming cheaper for the population, and at the same time, children's paper airplanes are gaining popularity.

The modern history of the appearance of paper airplanes can be dated back to 1930. The design bureau of Lockheed Corporation, on the advice of one of its founders, proposed creating paper mock-ups for testing real aircraft. Since that time, paper modeling has become popular, and fans of the process of creating aircraft from sheets of paper offer interesting and original ideas that help create new aircraft models.

Basic rules for modeling

Paper airplanes are not just a toy for children. In Japan, there is a separate direction of origami for folding various types of airplanes from paper - arogami.

World championships in flying paper crafts are held annually. Even a special set of rules for modeling airplanes has been developed.

You can assemble a toy from any piece of paper. But it is worth considering:

• The thicker the paper, the better the plane will stay in the air.
• It is best to make an airplane from an A4 sheet of paper.
• The toy is assembled using the origami technique without the use of improvised materials: glue, paper clips, tape.
• In order for the craft to stay well in the air, it is necessary to maintain symmetry.
• The shape of the toy largely plays a role in the flight range.
• Long, narrow models with short wings fly further and better than large, wide crafts.

Choosing paper to create airplanes

When working on a paper airplane, you need a little patience, a diagram according to which you plan to create the airplane and a sheet of paper. Modeling paper can be any kind, although for some models it is best to choose the right stiffness of the material.

Most often when creating airplanes they use:

• newsprint;
• regular printable sheets;
• sheets from a notebook;
• colored paper;
• the napkins are thick.

To decorate the plane you will need felt-tip pens, pencils, stickers and glitter. The choice of decor depends on the child’s imagination, because the process of creating a paper airplane is a truly creative process that develops imagination, helps train motor skills, and also contributes to the development of attention and perseverance.

Where to begin

It is better to start with simple options, gradually creating more complex models. Below is a simple diagram for assembling an airplane that children can easily assemble.

This craft can fly a couple of meters. Having mastered these simple instructions, you can move on to more complex ones.

How to make a paper airplane, step by step instructions?

Classic paper airplane model
This paper “flying machine” can be made from any paper: printed A4, notebook page or even newspaper.

Important: Try to learn how to make simple layouts first, and then move on to complex ones. Kids love to do origami, so they will be happy to help.

So, if your little one comes to you with the question: “how to make an airplane out of paper?”, prepare a small piece of paper and follow the following steps. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Place the paper piece with the smaller side facing you

2. Fold the sheet exactly along the center line and make a mark in the center. There will be a bend, no need to smooth it out

3. Open the piece of paper and fold it so that the top corner touches the center

4. Do all this with another corner of the sheet

5. Open the sheet again. Now fold the corners, but so that they do not touch the center

6. Now fold the smaller corner. It will serve as a holding element for all the corners folded earlier

7. At the last stage, bend the resulting product along the center line - the triangular part will be visible from the outside. Fold the sides towards the center. That's it - the plane is ready

Standard model

It’s better to start with the simplest thing, this is the basic model of an airplane familiar to everyone from childhood. We only need an A4 sheet (you can use a notebook or newspaper sheet if desired), a supply of patience and dexterity. To understand how to create a paper airplane, you need to start with the basics. Teach your kids to master simple layouts to begin with, and then gradually move on to more complex ones. Let's get started:

1. Fold the sheet exactly in half, carefully draw it along the bend line and level it again. The midline should be clearly visible and perfectly straight.
2. We bend the upper corners on both sides down to the middle line. You should get triangles with equal sides.
3. We bend the triangular corners again towards the center line.
4. Fold the layout in half and turn it to the other side.
5. We make wings on both sides, and the plane can be launched!

Origami airplane

You will need: a white sheet of A4 paper.

Master Class

1. Pay attention to the symbols in the image: the blue line shows where the fold needs to be made, the green arrow shows the direction, and the red dot indicates the place where the paper will end up after folding.
2. Fold a piece of paper in half lengthwise, then unfold it.

3. Fold the top corners towards the center.
4. Fold the top folded part down.
5. Fold the top corners into the center.
6. Raise the center corners up, then lower their halves.

7. Pay attention to image 7 and check that everything matches your plane.
8. Fold the center corner up.
9. Fold the plane in half lengthwise.

10. Form the wings of the airplane as shown in the photo instructions.

The origami airplane is ready!

creative airplane

You will need: a large cardboard box, pieces of cardboard, a sharp knife, scissors, a ruler, a pencil, a plastic bottle, red spray paint, round foam rubber, tape, a black marker.

Master Class

Draw 2 rectangles on the surface of the box, then cut them.

Cut 2 rectangles in the same way on the other side of the box.

Cut 3 holes in the back of the box for the tail of the plane: one hole vertically in the center, and two horizontally on the sides.

Prepare cardboard rectangles and insert them into the tail holes.

Cut holes horizontally on the sides of the plane for the wings.

Prepare 2 cardboard rectangles and insert them into the side holes as wings.

How to make a flying plane

Did you know that the longest distance a paper airplane has flown is 69 meters. This distance is recorded as a Guinness record. Of course, achieving such results is difficult, but making a craft that flies 10-20 meters is quite simple.

So, I’m posting step-by-step instructions on how to make a plane that flies for a long time:

1. Take a sheet of A4 paper. We bend the right side of the sheet towards the left edge, forming a corner. Try to avoid distortions, remember symmetry.

2. Proceed in the same way with the left side of the sheet. Having unfolded the workpiece, we get two folds along which we will assemble our aircraft.

3. Next, bend the right side towards the left fold, as shown in photo (3) above.

4. We do the same with the left side. The result should be something like this - photo (4).

5. Next we bend the upper part, as shown in photo (5). Don't forget about symmetry.

6. Make the corners again (photo 6).

7. Now fold the craft in half, first making sure that the corners match.

Carefully bend the wings.

Pay attention to how the nose of the plane should look correctly.

If everything is done as it should, you should end up with a plane like the one in the photo below.

Now we can safely let it fly. And know:

The softer the plane is launched, the farther it will fly.

Super fighter model

Why is this a super product? It is believed that it can fly up to 100 meters. However, it is known from official sources that the maximum flight range of such a paper product was 69 meters. This model has good aerodynamics and looks impressive. To create a handsome fighter, we need a flat A4 sheet; colored paper will also work. By following our step-by-step instructions with photos, you will get a real fast airplane! Work carefully and carefully, especially when shaping the wings and tail.

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Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

A few more secrets from aircraft industry experts:

• If your product constantly soars upward, ignoring the direct flight path, after which it makes a dead loop and flies towards the ground, you need to reconsider the nose design. You can increase the weight or complicate the nose. To do this, just bend the edge a little inward.
• If your glider rolls to the side, you will need to make a rudder to turn it. You just need to bend the edge of one wing.
• If your product constantly tends to fall on its side during flight, you need good stabilizers. To do this, we also bend the wings at the edges.

Dart

This is the lightest and most common version of an airplane that flies far and fast. A simple way to make an airplane out of a sheet of paper, which every aspiring “aircraft designer” should own.

How to make such a paper airplane step by step:

1. Fold the paper in half vertically.
2. Unfold the paper and fold each of the top corners toward the center line.
3. Fold the top edges to the center line, leaving 2 cm at the bottom.
4. Fold the plane in half.
5. Fold the wings down, aligning the top edges with the bottom edge of the body.
6. The finished paper airplane should look like this.

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Stealth

Now I’ll teach you how to make a military plane out of paper. A plane made this way covers long distances, is very fast and besides, it just looks cool!

How to make a paper airplane out of paper:

1. Fold the paper in half vertically.
2. Unfold the paper and fold each of the top corners toward the center line.
3. Fold the top of the sheet down, 2 cm from the bottom edge.
4. Fold both top corners towards the center line.
5. Fold the bottom corner up onto the airplane wings to secure them.
6. Fold the plane in half away from you.
7. Fold the wings down 3cm from the bottom of the plane.
8. Fold the sides of each wing inward 1.5 cm.
9. Cut two small slits on both sides at the back of each wing. Fold the pieces of paper inward.
10. Apply double-sided tape to the inside of the airplane body. The finished paper plane should look like this.

Making a propeller at home

Remember the catchphrase from the cartoon about a ghost with a motor? If you decide to make Carlson's costume with your own hands, don't forget about the propeller.

The easiest way to make it is from cardboard. Draw an oval template for one blade and cut out four identically shaped elements from multi-colored sheets of cardboard. Attach them to a round base, you can simply glue them. If you want to make a movable propeller, use wire and beads. An alternative option is to take spare parts from an old non-working fan. The blades can also be bent from wire and covered with fabric. The finished propeller should be sewn to the suit or put on the back, making elastic straps.

Bumblebee

Folded correctly, this bee-shaped beauty will remain in the air for a long time.

How to make a paper airplane:

1. Fold the paper in half horizontally.
2. Unfold the paper and fold each of the top corners toward the center line.
3. Fold the top down towards the edge of the previous fold.
4. Fold the sides in at the center line.
5. Fold the top edge 1.5 cm away from you.
6. Fold the plane in half towards you.
7. Fold the wings down 1.5 cm from the bottom of the plane.
8. Apply double-sided tape to the inside of the case. The finished paper airplane should look like this.

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Hunter

The next way is how to make a paper airplane that flies far and fast. This aerodynamic paper plane flies at high speed over long distances.

How to make an airplane from A4 paper:

1. Fold the paper in half vertically.
2. Unfold the paper and fold the top edge down 5 cm.
3. Fold the top edge back down towards the edge of the previous fold.
4. And once again fold the top edge down to the bottom of the previous fold.
5. Fold the top edges down and away from you toward the center line on the back of the paper.
6. Fold the plane in half towards you.
7. Bend the wings at an angle, 1.5 cm from the lower nose of the plane and 4.5 cm from the lower rear part. Bend the side edges of the wings down 1.5 cm.
8. Apply double-sided tape to the inside of the case. The finished paper airplane should look like this.

How to make a cool paper airplane?

Cool paper airplane “Glider”
After you have learned how to make classic paper layouts, you can try folding something unusual and complex. The Glider airplane will maneuver high and far.

So, how to make a cool paper airplane? Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half

2. Then open it to its original position and place it with the fold facing up. Fold the corners of the paper inward to create a mark in the middle of the sheet. Now the triangles will be even, and this will help make a layout with good flying qualities

3. Draw a visual line in the center and make a bend in this place. You will get a sharp nose of the product

4. Fold the spout so that it extends a couple of millimeters beyond the edges of the corner bends.

5. Fold the product in the center so that the back side is inside

6. Bend the wings - they can be made small or, conversely, hollow. Experiment with the width as you wish. That's it - the plane is ready

Materials used

Weather vanes made from a wide variety of materials are used to decorate houses.

Handling them requires different skills, tools and equipment.

1. Tree. This is a lightweight and easy-to-work material that has been proven over centuries. There is no need for complex tools or professional skills to process wood. To make a windmill, it is necessary to take waterproof wood with good hydrophobic qualities. The wood must be impregnated with a special composition that will protect it from dampness and insects. But a significant disadvantage of wood products is its low strength and fragility.
2. Steel. This is a fairly durable material that is resistant to strong mechanical stress. You can make a weather vane from black or stainless steel. Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and has an almost unlimited service life. Regular steel can last quite a long time with periodic maintenance and repair. But, given the location of the outbuilding, performing this task is quite difficult.
3. Copper. This metal is strong enough to withstand strong gusts of wind. Sheet copper is quite easy to cut and saw. An important factor is that soldering can be used to connect copper parts together. The softness of the material makes it possible to process it using the embossing method. In addition, copper can be coated with silver using photographic development reagents. The metal is resistant to corrosion and does not require additional finishing.
4. Plastic. Modern polymer materials have sufficient strength and resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Plastic lends itself easily to all types of processing. It can be sawed, glued or soldered. Polymer plastics do not lose their qualities when subjected to strong heating or cooling.
5. Plywood. Only multi-layer waterproof plywood is allowed to be used in the work. But a plywood product will not last long. Even covering it with several layers of paint will not save it from destruction. If a plywood outbuilding lasts one year, it will be considered a great success.

When choosing a material for work, you should take into account the ultimate goal of making the outbuilding. In any case, it is better to choose a durable material that will last for many years.

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Make a military plane out of paper?

Paper military plane

The layout of the “Hawk” model is a little more complicated. But you have already learned how to make simple models, which means you will be able to fold this paper sample.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a military aircraft out of paper:

1. Prepare a piece of paper and place it on the table with the smaller edge facing you

2. Fold along the center line. Fold the top corner. The top of the paper sheet should coincide with the side. Do the same with the second corner element

3. The piece should look like a cross. Press its side elements to the center line of the paper and iron all the formed lines. Fold the upper right corner so that it is flush with the top of the sheet. There should be 1 centimeter left from the fold to the midline. Repeat the same with the other side

4. The result is “horns” that need to be folded in half, and the excess paper should be folded inside

5. The bottom corner is turned in the opposite direction from you. Make a fold line to the point where the “horns” emerge

6. Fold the airplane in half - it's ready. Paint it with paints and you will get a real military fighter

Important: You can make other military aircraft models using the drawings presented below.

Schemes for making paper airplanes

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