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The Long Distance Dart finished shape

Folding guide

The Long Distance Dart

Built for people who already like darts and want a more deliberate distance setup: locked tip, slim wings, and attention to symmetry.

Difficulty: AdvancedTime: 8 minutesDistanceSpeed
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How to Fold a The Long Distance Dart Paper Airplane

Precise center crease

Step 1

Precise center crease

Fold in half with careful alignment, then open.

All folding steps

  1. Step 1

    Step 1: Precise center crease

    Fold in half with careful alignment, then open.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2: First nose taper

    Fold top corners exactly to the center.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3: Tip down for lock setup

    Fold the tip down short of the triangle base.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4: Second taper

    Fold edges to the center, leaving a lock tab.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5: Lock the tip

    Fold the lock tab up over the layers.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6: Slim wing folds

    Fold in half, then fold relatively slim wings for less drag.

  7. Step 7

    Step 7: Distance setup

    Open wings with slight dihedral. Throw hard, level, and follow through.

Flying Tips

  • Measure wing width against each other before the first throw.
  • Outdoor distance improves with a clear run-up and light tailwind.
  • Do not claim a personal throw as a universal record for the design.

Paper Airplane Specifications

Difficulty
Advanced
Folding time
8 minutes
Paper size
A4 or Letter
Best for
Outdoor or long-hall distance attempts
Flight style
Hard-thrown dart trajectory
Notes
Advanced mainly because crease precision matters.

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The Long Distance Dart FAQ

How far will it fly?+

That depends on throw technique, paper, and wind. We do not publish invented average distances.