Night Glider Paper Airplane
The "Night Glider" is a paper airplane design that uses a sticky note to lock the nose of the plane, and is noted for its good glide ratio.
- Folding: The advantage of using a sticky note is the ability to lock the front of the plane together easily. The back of the plane also locks together by folding the wings so the wing crease goes down to the back corner.
- Performance: It flies exceptionally well due to its large wings that provide a lot of lift.
General Paper Airplane Folding Steps
For a simple, high-flying paper airplane, follow these general steps:
- Fold the paper in half and then unfold it to create a center crease.
- Fold the top corners to the center line.
- Fold the top sides to the center line again.
- Fold in half along the center line, concealing the folded edges internally.
- Fold the wings along the center line, ensuring symmetry for stability.
- Adjust the wings slightly for fine-tuning the flight, and give it a firm but smooth launch.
Alternative: Origami Airplane (Dark Night)
If you are interested in an origami model, there is a complex "Origami Airplane (Dark Night)" by Jayson Merrill that requires a square sheet of paper and detailed, precise folds to lock the model together for long-distance flights. This design is much more involved than a simple paper airplane.
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