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The Rapier

 

The rapier I love this plane (I did design it but I can brag can't I?) it flies like a glider but has the elegant shape and great precision of a dart. This plane is the best of both worlds and is so easy to make it must be the best plane on the site!

 

   The Rapier Paper Airplane Folding Instructions
 
  1. First take a rectangular A4 (8 1/2" by 11") sheet of paper and fold down the center dotted line on DIG. 1 opening it out again afterwards.

    Diagram 1DIG. 1

  2. Take the first 1cm (1/2") of the rectangular sheet and fold it up along the dotted line in DIG. 2.

    Diagram 2DIG. 2

  3. Fold the flap over and over until about 3/8 of the length of the sheet is folded in this concertina fashion as in DIG. 3 this should give a heavy and thick front lip.

    Diagram 3DIG. 3

  4. Now fold along the two dotted lines in DIG. 3 bringing the top edges into the center line and fold along the center line to give DIG. 4 as a side view.

    Diagram 4DIG. 4

  5. Fold the wings down along the dotted line in DIG. 4 one either side of the center. Now the plane should look like the diagram at the top of the page.

 

   The Rapier Paper Airplane Flying Lesson