Make a Paper Airplane

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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	===Creating a Classic Paper Airplane===		===Creating a Classic Paper Airplane===
−	#Get a sheet of paper. Standard letter size paper is all you need.[[Image:Make a Paper Airplane Step 1 Version 6.jpg|center]]	+	#Get a sheet of paper. Standard letter size paper is all you need.<ref>http://bit.ly/2BMRFtt>[[Image:Make a Paper Airplane Step 1 Version 6.jpg|center]]
	#Fold it in half, lengthwise. This means folding the two long sides together.<br><br>		#Fold it in half, lengthwise. This means folding the two long sides together.<br><br>
	#Fold the top corners in to the center. Make the fold nice and crisp, using your nail.<br><br>		#Fold the top corners in to the center. Make the fold nice and crisp, using your nail.<br><br>
	#Fold the angled edge into the center. Take the new angled sides and fold them both in to meet at the center fold.<br><br>		#Fold the angled edge into the center. Take the new angled sides and fold them both in to meet at the center fold.<br><br>
	#Fold along the center line. This fold should hide all of the other folds inside.<br><br>		#Fold along the center line. This fold should hide all of the other folds inside.<br><br>
−	#Fold down the wings. Fold down the two top flaps to make the wings. These folds will also need to be crisp, so use a hard edge to make the fold (like your nail).<br><br>	+	#Fold down the wings. Fold down the two top flaps to make the wings. These folds will also need to be crisp, so use a hard edge to make the fold (like your nail).<ref>http://bit.ly/2TROXd8><br><br>
	=== Constructing an Advanced Airplane ===		=== Constructing an Advanced Airplane ===
−	#Make the main center fold. Fold a standard piece of printer paper (typically 8.5x11") in half the long way and crease. This should bring the two longer side together so that the edges touch.<br><br>	+	#Make the main center fold. Fold a standard piece of printer paper (typically 8.5x11") in half the long way and crease. This should bring the two longer side together so that the edges touch.<ref>http://bit.ly/2BB9rzJ><br><br>
	#Fold the top corners to meet at the center. Open up the paper again and then fold the top two outer corners inwards so that they meet along the middle crease.<br><br>		#Fold the top corners to meet at the center. Open up the paper again and then fold the top two outer corners inwards so that they meet along the middle crease.<br><br>
	#Fold down the point. Fold the point made in the previous step down to the crease so that the flaps are tucked under this fold. Make sure that this fold is very crisp. Now the paper should look somewhat like the back of an envelope.<br><br>		#Fold down the point. Fold the point made in the previous step down to the crease so that the flaps are tucked under this fold. Make sure that this fold is very crisp. Now the paper should look somewhat like the back of an envelope.<br><br>
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	#Fold up the point. Fold up the point that has been covered in the previous step so that it secures the flaps against the crease.<br><br>		#Fold up the point. Fold up the point that has been covered in the previous step so that it secures the flaps against the crease.<br><br>
	#Fold the paper in half along the original center fold. All the folds made in the previous steps should be facing outwards. The small triangular fold is now along what will later be the bottom of the plane.<br><br>		#Fold the paper in half along the original center fold. All the folds made in the previous steps should be facing outwards. The small triangular fold is now along what will later be the bottom of the plane.<br><br>
−	#Create the wings. Fold both side flaps down to the bottom (that main center fold line) so that the long edge of the wings are perfectly aligned with the bottom of the airplane.<br><br>	+	#Create the wings. Fold both side flaps down to the bottom (that main center fold line) so that the long edge of the wings are perfectly aligned with the bottom of the airplane.<ref>http://bit.ly/2TM5BuE><br><br>
	#Angle the wings. Unfold the wings slightly so that they are perpendicular to the body of the airplane and form a flat surface next to each other.<br><br>		#Angle the wings. Unfold the wings slightly so that they are perpendicular to the body of the airplane and form a flat surface next to each other.<br><br>
	#Test fly your airplane. Start with a gentle toss to see how your plane glides through the air. Experiment with more aggressive throws to see how high and far your plane will travel. <br><br>		#Test fly your airplane. Start with a gentle toss to see how your plane glides through the air. Experiment with more aggressive throws to see how high and far your plane will travel. <br><br>
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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==
	*Try to throw the airplane at different angles, speeds, and heights.		*Try to throw the airplane at different angles, speeds, and heights.
−	*Use a ruler, fingernail, or card to make the creases extra crisp.	+	*Use a ruler, fingernail, or card to make the creases extra crisp.<ref>http://bit.ly/2BCijoq>
	*Try many different airplane designs and find the one that works best for you.		*Try many different airplane designs and find the one that works best for you.
	* Fly it on a hot day from a high place. Your plane will catch thermals and cover a longer distance.		* Fly it on a hot day from a high place. Your plane will catch thermals and cover a longer distance.
−	* Make your plane thinner to make it faster.	+	* Make your plane thinner to make it faster.<ref>http://bit.ly/2BCijoq>
	* Newspaper airplanes are lighter and more aerodynamic.		* Newspaper airplanes are lighter and more aerodynamic.
	* Try not to throw it when someone or something is in front of you; the tip is sharp, so it can hurt. You can also cut off the tip of it.		* Try not to throw it when someone or something is in front of you; the tip is sharp, so it can hurt. You can also cut off the tip of it.
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