✈Paper Hangar

Paper Airplane Build Guide

Dart

A classic glider that's been around since the beginning days of paper aviation. Its proven stable engineering welcomes even the most novice pilots to step into the flight deck and fly like a pro. One bird you can't go without in your collection.

Easy6 StepsUS Letter8.5 × 11 inPortrait
Finished Dart paper airplane

Build It

How to Fold the Dart

Follow each step in order, keep your folds sharp, and compare your airplane with the images as you go.

6 steps from start to takeoff
1

Step 1

Step 1 of the Dart paper airplane

Fold the paper in half from left to right then unfold back to the original position.

2

Step 2

Step 2 of the Dart paper airplane

Fold the two corners down and in so that they meet flush in the center fold of the airplane.

3

Step 3

Step 3 of the Dart paper airplane

Now fold the left and right top corners in towards the center fold once more just like you did in Step 2. The left and right edge should meet flush in the center fold of the airplane.

4

Step 4

Step 4 of the Dart paper airplane

Fold the airplane in half along the same fold we made in Step 1.

5

Step 5

Step 5 of the Dart paper airplane

Fold each wing over so that the leading edge of the left and right wing meet flush with the bottom edge of the fuselage.

6

Step 6

Step 6 of the Dart paper airplane

Optional - Fold the wingtips up about 1/2 an inch from the wingtip to create optional winglets. Also, remember to fold the wings back up halfway to create your wings of the airplane.

Ready for Takeoff?

You built the Dart.

Give it a test flight. Small adjustments to the wings and winglets can make a big difference in how it flies.

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