How to Make the Arrow Paper Airplane

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How to Make the Arrow Paper Airplane

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A simple, medium range flying wing, the Arrow paper airplane is fairly unique.







Designation: VX-1 "Vixen"
TAA Designation: UF131-1

Materials

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Required:
1 Piece of 8.5 by 11 inch Paper
A stapler
Scissors
Optional:
Pencil 

Length Fold

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Fold along the length. ("Hot dog"-style) 

Fold the Corners In

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Fold the corners into the center.

Fold the Top Back

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Fold the nose into the edge of the corner fold. 

Fold the Corners in Again

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Fold them to the center.

Time to Cut

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Time to give the Arrow the shape of a heart.

Stapler (Final Step)

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Now staple the airfoil into place.

Once done, you're ready for flight!

Flight

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To fly the Arrow, advance it forward in your hand slowly and let go after 2-3 seconds of advancement. Then you can decorate your Arrow after the check flight.