Yes, It's a Paper Airplane

Paper Airplanes: A wonderful way to annoy your significant other or your friends. Or anyone you want to annoy, really. Teachers, strangers, family, etc are all targets, I suppose. I am one such target for my girlfriend, in fact. Whenever I am writing up a report for a Psych class, she's prepared to lighten up the mood by throwing a projectile at my face. So when I was given an assignment to make a step-by-step instructable, this came to mind. Especially since until making this project, I, a 20 year old college student, have never made and never knew how to make a paper airplane.

You should begin with a plain sheet of paper, oriented portrait-style, as can be observed in the photo.

Start by folding your paper from left to right. Please note: I failed Art in High School. Folding is not my strong point (though after many takes, I made an acceptable paper airplane).

Start by applying pressure to the center of the fold. This will ensure the edges are even, a task I had failed at in every attempt prior to being taught this. Then, slide your finger along the fold to make a permanent crease in the paper. Start from the top of the paper and slide along to the bottom.

Note: For a crisper fold that will hold better, you can use an object stronger than your finger, such as a pencil or a pen.

Unfold the airplane and lay it flat in front of you.

Fold the top corners so that the top edge of the paper now runs parallel with the center crease. As with earlier (and all steps involving folding from here on out) a tool such as a pen or pencil can help you with your creases to make them crisper.

Fold the corners in again. Grab the corner and take it to the center edge until the slanted edge now runs parallel with the center fold.

Fold the paper from left to right, following the crease you made earlier.

Turn the airplane so that the center crease (what will become the bottom of the plane) is now the closest edge to you.

Fold the top edge down so that the top edge runs along the bottom crease you made earlier.

Flip the paper over horizontally so that you now have the unfolded wing in front of you.

Fold the top edge down so that the top edge runs along the bottom crease you made earlier. (Repeat the earlier step involving the first wing).

Pick up the paper airplane. Slide your thumb and forefinger under the “wings” and grasp the center fold between your thumb and forefinger.

Gently slide the wings upward until they are horizontally flat.

Make sure all creases are folded and creased well so that your plane is structurally sound. If the creases are too flimsy, your plane will not fly very well.

Your plane is now ready to take flight upon an unsuspecting victim! I do not endorse using your plane upon teachers or people of authority that may get you into trouble, but it will be great fun to annoy friends and family with. As for me, it is time to get some revenge...

I am very new to this program, and am embarrassed to say that I do not know how to delete empty steps that I accidentally created. So, we have this useless step :D

Hope you all enjoyed the paper airplane creation!