01Materials

  • A sheet of paper (8.5 x 11 inches)
  • Scissors
  • Markers or colored pencils (optional)

02Step 1: Folding the Paper

  • Start with a rectangular sheet of paper. If you have a square paper, cut it in half widthwise to form a rectangle.
  • Fold the paper in half lengthwise, creasing it well, and then unfold it.
  • Fold the top two corners down to the center crease, creating two triangles at the top.
  • Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge, aligning it with the center crease.
  • Fold the paper in half lengthwise again.

03Step 2: Creating Wings

  • Fold down the top layer of the left and right corners, starting from the tip of the triangle and extending towards the bottom edge. These folds will form the wings.
  • Flip the paper over and repeat the previous step to fold down the top layer of the left and right corners on the other side.
  • Fold the wings down again along the existing creases to reinforce them.

04Step 3: Making Loops

  • Hold the paper airplane by the center crease with your thumb and index finger.
  • Give it a gentle throw forward, angled slightly upwards.
  • Observe how the airplane flies and adjust its wings if necessary to achieve loops.
  • Experiment with different angles and throws to master the loop flying technique!

Conclusion

Now that you know the steps to make a paper airplane that flies loops, it's time to unleash your creativity! Customize your airplane with colors or designs to make it truly unique. Remember to practice and have fun while experimenting with loops. Happy flying!

MethodsDetails
MaterialsSheet of paper, scissors, markers or colored pencils
Step 1Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then fold the top two corners to the center crease, and fold the top edge down to the bottom edge.
Step 2Fold down the left and right corners to form the wings.
Step 3Hold the airplane at the center crease, throw it gently angled upwards, and adjust the wings for looping flight.
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