How to make the perfect paper airplane:
- The nose must be heavy to ensure stable flight. A paper clip on the nose should allow the plane to fly further
- If the plane tends to nose-dive because of the heavy nose, bend the back edge of the wings upwards slightly
- The centre of gravity should be towards the front to prevent the plane from stalling
- The wings should be angled upwards to give the plane a slight "Y" shape when viewed from the front
- Winglets added to the edge of the wings will reduce drag
- Check for symmetry by looking down the nose of the plane and refold it if necessary. It will not fly smoothly if it is not entirely symmetrical
- Be patient and make small adjustments rather than radical changes to the basic design
I'm off to the stationary cupboard to get a ream of printer paper...
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