How to Create a Spinning Tub Paper Airplane: A Step-by-Step Guide

Summary

In this post, we will be discussing how to create a spinning tub paper airplane. The tub gets its lift and directional stability from how quickly it spins. The process of folding and assembling the paper airplane will be discussed in detail along with tips for throwing and flying the plane.

Introduction
How to Fold the Paper Airplane
Assembling the Paper Airplane
Throwing and Flying the Paper Airplane
Conclusion

Introduction

Creating your own paper airplane is always a fun activity. The spinning tub paper airplane is a fascinating craft that is simple to create yet highly effective in flight. The spinning motion of the plane provides lift and stability. In this post, we will be discussing exactly how to fold and assemble this paper airplane in detail.

How to Fold the Paper Airplane

To begin the process of creating the spinning tub paper airplane, take an 8.5 by 11-inch sheet of paper and begin folding it. Start by folding down one-third of the length of the paper on the long side. This will create an unlayered and a layered portion. Ensure that the paper is folded straight by lining up the edges and folding from the center outwards.

Next, fold the layered part in half, bringing the top down to what used to be the top edge of the paper. Fold it tightly and make a sharp crease in the same way as previously mentioned, starting from the center and working your way outwards. Finally, fold the layered part in half once more, this time folding it right in half.

The result should look like a tunnel that you can reach your fingers into. Flip the paper over so that the curved side is facing up. Unfold the last fold that was made and lift the right-hand corner of the paper. There should be a loop of paper – this is where you should insert your finger.

Grab the other end of the paper and wrap it around your finger, inserting it into the loop. Be sure you cover about an inch and a half or so. This should create two layers and two singles layers.

Assembling the Paper Airplane

To lock the paper airplane together, follow the crease that you previously unfolded. Put your finger where the layers overlap, push the layers down, and crimp it to help set the crease. Then, slowly and carefully work your way around the crease. Folding it this way will get interesting, but keep folding until the paper airplane turns from an ugly shape to a beautiful circle. This will become the body of the airplane.

Flip the paper airplane over so that the heavy side is up, and the numerous layers are visible to the eyes when the plane is lying flat. Move to the back of the plane where you’ll see the tail popping open with a loop of paper on the thick side of the paper. Moving to the back, tuck this paper loop inside the layers of the plane, creating a more aerodynamic shape.

Throwing and Flying the Paper Airplane

Place your finger around the thick, rounded edge of the paper airplane, and then give it a solid spin and a vigorous throw. The spinning motion will create enough lift to keep the paper airplane in the air. Putting some backspin in the beginning helps increase the chances of the paper airplane spiraling correctly when it takes off.

For beginners who have not thrown a spiral football before, throwing the spinning tub paper airplane is an excellent way to learn. Throwing and flying the spinning tub paper airplane indoors can be a great activity, but it is not advisable to fly it outside, as the wind can make it act erratically.

Conclusion

Creating a spinning tub paper airplane is a great way to engage in an activity that is both fun and educational. Follow the simple steps outlined above, and you’ll soon have a paper airplane that can spin and glide through the air effortlessly. Just tweak how you throw the plane to get it perfect, and you will have a fun and interactive activity.