How to Make the Buzzard Paper Airplane
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How to Make the Buzzard Paper Airplane
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The Buzzard paper airplane is an aircraft similar to most walkalong gliders.
TAA USAF Designation: A6-1
TAA USAF Designation: A6-1
Materials
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Required:
1 Piece of 8.5 by 11 inch Paper
Tape
Scissors
Optional:
Pencil
1 Piece of 8.5 by 11 inch Paper
Tape
Scissors
Optional:
Pencil
Waterbomb Base Fold
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Hold the top to the side and repeat. Them pull the top onto itself, then
Tuck the Folds
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Tuck the paper in under itself. The pictures represents what the paper should appear like.
Pull the Paper Forward
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Pull the top up to the front as pictured. Then fold the diagonal edge to the center line and repeat on the opposite side. Then fold it in half along its center.
Cut the Fins
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Cut in 3/4 of an inch from the rear of the aircraft for what will become the vertical stabilizers. Then cut along the center from the rear to that point.
Fold the Fins
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Fold each fin so its rear sits completely over the trailing edge of the wing. Repeat on the other side then flip the Buzzard over.
Taping the Buzzard Together
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Tape the cited areas down.
Flight
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Your Buzzard is now ready for flight. Enjoy!