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Making a world record paper airplane – simple jet made of paper

Hi! Do you want to make the best paper airplane in the world? Then you are exactly right here! In this article, I will show you how to fold a true world record paper airplane with your child or even alone – the jet that is flown in competitions. Cool, right?

All photos and the video come, as always, directly from us – we created everything ourselves to show you step by step how it works. Our craft instructions always consist of a video, several photos, and detailed explanations for each step. Nothing can seriously go wrong!

Before you get started, be sure to check out our video. It shows you all the folds in detail:

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🛩️ Paper Jet: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos

For this jet, you only need a rectangular sheet of paper. Regular printer paper works best (e.g., 21 x 29.7 cm). The folding technique is a bit more demanding than that of a classic airplane, but you got this!

📦 You need:

  • 1 sheet of printer paper
  • A ruler (optional for tracing)
  • Patience – for a true world champion model!
🛩️ Paper jet: step-by-step instructions with photos. The image 1
Step 1: Start by folding the sheet at a 45-degree angle. Then measure two points from the corner with a ruler. One point is 5 cm away from the corner, the second is 15 cm. Then draw a line between them and fold the paper along this line.
🛩️ Paper jet: Step-by-step guide with photos. The image 2
Step 2: After that, make folds all around. Your goal is to create a compact, arrow-shaped, and sturdy paper airplane.
🛩️ Paper jet: step-by-step instructions with photos. The picture 3
Step 3: Finally, shape the wings. To prevent the airplane from unfolding, I used glue to secure the paper. I glued the last layer of paper at the tip of the airplane.
🛩️ Paper jet: step-by-step guide with photos. The image 4
Step 4: I will try to explain it. The physics still applies. There are two ways to make your airplane glide. The first is to utilize the wing area and lift. The second method is to use the force of your arm to throw the airplane as far forward as possible. To reduce air resistance, we designed our airplane to be arrow-shaped and compact, like a bullet.

🧠 Origami trains concentration & fine motor skills

Even though this airplane doesn't look like classic origami – the folding itself strengthens concentration, dexterity, and spatial thinking. Especially for children, it's a great way to learn playfully while proudly building their own model. And hey – adults have just as much fun while crafting!

This jet is sleek, fast, and has an incredible flight distance. With the right technique, it flies better than many classic paper airplanes – perfect for little competitions at home or on the playground. Kids love to test which airplane flies the farthest – and this one has real potential for records.

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💛 Thank you for being here!

Thank you very much for taking the time to craft with us! We hope you had fun folding your new super jet. Our videos, photos, and articles are created with a lot of love – and we are very happy if you try out our ideas.

And if you are currently preparing a wedding, you can also find inspiration for money gifts for weddings or festive table ideas with folding napkins. Over 400 DIY projects await you on our portal – it keeps growing every week!

Published on by Vitalii Shynakov
Vitalii Shynakov
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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.