How to Make a Classic Paper Airplane

Learn how to fold a classic dart paper airplane that flies straight and fast with these simple step-by-step instructions.

1. Make the center crease. Place your paper flat on the table in a vertical position. Fold the paper in half lengthwise by bringing the long sides together, crease it well, then unfold it so you have a line down the middle.
2. Fold the top corners. Take the top two corners and fold them down toward the center crease. You should now have a triangle shape at the top of your paper.
3. Create the nose. Take the new slanted edges you just created and fold them toward the center crease again. This will make the top of your plane look like a very thin, sharp triangle.
4. Fold the body. Fold the entire plane in half along the original center crease so that all your folds are tucked inside. The paper should look like a long, thin triangle.
5. Form the wings. Fold each side down to meet the bottom edge of the body. Press firmly along the folds to make sure the wings stay in place.