The Glider
A gentle wide-wing glider meant for soft launches and longer air time indoors.
Folding guide
The Condor emphasizes wing area. It is not a speed plane — it rewards careful creases, even wings, and a smooth release in still air.
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Step 1
Fold the sheet in half lengthwise, open it, and keep the crease as a guide.
Step 1: Center crease
Fold the sheet in half lengthwise, open it, and keep the crease as a guide.
Step 2: Fold the top down
Fold the top edge down to about one-third of the page height to start building a heavier leading section.
Step 3: Fold corners to center
Bring both top corners to the center crease for a blunt triangular nose.
Step 4: Fold the nose down once more
Fold the triangular nose down a short distance to stack paper near the front.
Step 5: Fold the body in half
Fold along the center crease so layers stay on the outside.
Step 6: Fold long wings
Fold each wing down with a high wing root, leaving long trailing surfaces.
Step 7: Finish the Condor
Open the wings wide, match both sides, and launch softly with a slight upward angle.
A gentle wide-wing glider meant for soft launches and longer air time indoors.
Maximum wing area for soft launches and visible, slow glides.
A lab plane for trying wing shapes, ballast, and trim ideas safely.
A balanced mid-wing design that aims for steady, readable flight paths.
Not usually in a hard-throw contest. It is built for glide and air time, not penetration.