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Are there any tips for throwing it in windy weather?

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Throw the plane in the direction of the wind. It will go very far.

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Which jet is faster?

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I would say the sharp-nosed is faster.

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How do I make a paper jet fly very far?

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It 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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What makes my paper jet fly so well?

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The 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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What would happen if I threw it out a window?

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It would fly, but you might lose the paper airplane. I would suggest you don't throw it out a window.

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How do I get my paper jet to fly straight? Flying inside, can it fly 5 meters straight?

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Make sure the tip is perfectly symmetrical and not bent, for this can affect the direction and smoothness of the plane.

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Is it possible to use two sheets and make it together? Is there a difference?

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You 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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What happens if the tip of the plane is bent?

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Then it won't work unless you fix the tip.

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I have only had success flying my plane down a stairwell, what can I do to make it soar?

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Try 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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What can I do to make it go faster?

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Narrow the wings and lengthen the fuselage. This will make it fly faster, with minimal wind resistance.

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How do I make a paper jet airplane that will go far?

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It 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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Why does my paper jet airplane keep doing nose dives?

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Probably because the nose is not straight enough. To fix that you have to make really neat folds.

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Can I fly this paper plane inside?

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Yes, but I suggest doing it outside.

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Why should I use thin paper to make my paper airplane fly faster?

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The 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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If my fold isn't good, will my plane still work?

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It may fly, but not as well as if your folds are tight and symmetrical.

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How do I make the wings straight?

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Make 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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What would happen if I use glue to make my paper airplane?

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It would really affect flight, as it would be too heavy.

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Can I tape the small triangles on my pointed nose jet together? What will happen if I do that?

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Tape can change your plane's aerodynamics, so I would say don’t.

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What are fast paper jet airplanes?

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There 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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Can I tape the small triangles on my pointed nose jet together? If so, what will happen?

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Yes, you can do that. If you do, then use scotch tape. It is light. It will become sturdier.

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Can I use printer paper to make a jet airplane?

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Yes, 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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Can you make it with foil? If so, how will it fly?

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Stick 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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Do paper jets fly better than paper airplanes?

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Paper jets have sleeker designs, so they will go faster.

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