How to Correct Mistakes and Shape a Paper Airplane
Summary
In this article, we will learn how to fold a paper airplane with winglets, correct mistakes during the process, and shape the airplane to ensure it flies properly.
Table of Contents
- Correcting Mistakes
- Folding the Paper Airplane
- Importance of Winglets
- Design and Shape of the Airplane
Correcting Mistakes
The speaker demonstrates how to fix mistakes while folding a paper airplane. They explain how to pull up a layer and create a new crease to fix the mistake. The speaker then shows how to hide the mistake by folding the flaps back to the outside and doing a reverse fold to lock the layers together.
Folding the Paper Airplane
The instructions for folding a paper airplane are as follows:
- Fold the plane in half down the center line.
- Flip it over so the smooth side is up.
- Rotate the plane so the nose is pointed left and crease down the old pipeline.
- Bring the edge down to the center crease and line it up with the nose to make the wing creases.
- Sweep left and right to make the crease.
- Repeat the process to make the other wing match.
- Line up the two rear corners and bend them into position before making a crease.
- Make a crease down the winglet to level the plane if the canards are a little off.
- Use the rear winglet as a reference to make a straight crease down the main winglet.
Importance of Winglets
The speaker emphasizes the importance of matching the layers and lining up the edges carefully while folding the winglets. Winglets are designed to resist rolling and increase structural integrity. To add stall resistance, the angle of incidence on the forward wing is increased. The speaker also adds up elevator to the back of the plane.
Design and Shape of the Airplane
The design of the paper airplane is described as a glider with an engineless plan and a dart-like front. The speaker is impressed with the final result and shows the plane from various angles. Shaping the airplane is important to ensure it flies properly.
Conclusion
By following these instructions, anyone can fold a paper airplane with winglets, correct mistakes during the process, and shape the airplane to ensure it flies properly. Happy folding!
