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The Wide Wing Glider finished shape

Folding guide

The Wide Wing Glider

If you want to watch airflow ideas in slow motion, start here. Wide wings make lift and stall behavior easy to see.

Difficulty: EasyTime: 4 minutesGliderBeginner
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How to Fold a The Wide Wing Glider Paper Airplane

Center crease

Step 1

Center crease

Fold in half and open.

All folding steps

  1. Step 1

    Step 1: Center crease

    Fold in half and open.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2: Light nose weight

    Fold a narrow strip at the top.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3: Corners in

    Fold top corners to the center.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4: Halve and fold wide wings

    Fold in half, then fold wings with as much area as the body allows.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5: Finished glider

    Open wings fully and launch gently forward.

Flying Tips

  • Avoid hard throws — they cause immediate stalls.
  • Use for flight-time practice in still rooms.

Paper Airplane Specifications

Difficulty
Easy
Folding time
4 minutes
Paper size
A4 or Letter
Best for
Time-aloft play and classroom demos
Flight style
Slow, high-lift glide
Notes
Sensitive to wrinkles in the wing surface.

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The Wide Wing Glider FAQ

Why does it stall so easily?+

Wide wings create more lift and drag. A hard upward throw increases angle of attack past the stall point.