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QuestionAre there any tips for throwing it in windy weather?Community AnswerThrow the plane in the direction of the wind. It will go very far.
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QuestionWhich jet is faster?STU Han ZhengCommunity AnswerI would say the sharp-nosed is faster.
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QuestionHow do I make a paper jet fly very far?Community AnswerIt depends on the wind source you have. A normal breeze does give you a fair amount of lift, but something like a very strong fan will provide even more lift.
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QuestionWhat makes my paper jet fly so well?Community AnswerThe tip is rather heavy. If it wasn't, the lift created by the wings would push the back up, and the jet would nose dive.
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QuestionWhat would happen if I threw it out a window?JoshuaCommunity AnswerIt would fly, but you might lose the paper airplane. I would suggest you don't throw it out a window.
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QuestionHow do I get my paper jet to fly straight? Flying inside, can it fly 5 meters straight?Community AnswerMake sure the tip is perfectly symmetrical and not bent, for this can affect the direction and smoothness of the plane.
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QuestionIs it possible to use two sheets and make it together? Is there a difference?Community AnswerYou can do this, but you will have to attach the sheets to each other using tape, which can change the way your plane moves.
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QuestionWhat happens if the tip of the plane is bent?Community AnswerThen it won't work unless you fix the tip.
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QuestionI have only had success flying my plane down a stairwell, what can I do to make it soar?Community AnswerTry to make it light at the back, and heavy at the front. If that does not work, try the opposite way.
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QuestionWhat can I do to make it go faster?Community AnswerNarrow the wings and lengthen the fuselage. This will make it fly faster, with minimal wind resistance.
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QuestionHow do I make a paper jet airplane that will go far?Community AnswerIt all depends on the paper you use and how you fold it. There are mobile apps with many different planes you can make.
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QuestionWhy does my paper jet airplane keep doing nose dives?Community AnswerProbably because the nose is not straight enough. To fix that you have to make really neat folds.
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QuestionCan I fly this paper plane inside?Community AnswerYes, but I suggest doing it outside.
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QuestionWhy should I use thin paper to make my paper airplane fly faster?Community AnswerThe thicker the paper, the heavier the plane will be. The heavier the plane, the more difficult it will be to make it fly.
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QuestionIf my fold isn't good, will my plane still work?Community AnswerIt may fly, but not as well as if your folds are tight and symmetrical.
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QuestionHow do I make the wings straight?Community AnswerMake sure all your folds are good. You may find it helpful to run your fingernail down the creases after you've made them to make them sharp.
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QuestionWhat would happen if I use glue to make my paper airplane?Community AnswerIt would really affect flight, as it would be too heavy.
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QuestionCan I tape the small triangles on my pointed nose jet together? What will happen if I do that?Community AnswerTape can change your plane's aerodynamics, so I would say don’t.
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QuestionWhat are fast paper jet airplanes?Community AnswerThere is only one fast jet plane, which is the dart. The dart is dangerous in a way because if it pokes your eye, it could blind you. So don't aim it at anybody.
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QuestionCan I tape the small triangles on my pointed nose jet together? If so, what will happen?Community AnswerYes, you can do that. If you do, then use scotch tape. It is light. It will become sturdier.
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QuestionCan I use printer paper to make a jet airplane?Community AnswerYes, printer paper is ideal for making jet airplanes from. Just make sure it's okay to take it from the printer paper pile.
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QuestionCan you make it with foil? If so, how will it fly?Community AnswerStick to paper. A foil plane will likely be too heavy unless you make a very clever design, which is not the subject of this particular article.
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QuestionDo paper jets fly better than paper airplanes?Community AnswerPaper jets have sleeker designs, so they will go faster.
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