Fold N Fly

Fold 'N Fly catalogs paper airplanes with folding instructions, video tutorials and printable plans.

About Fold N Fly

Fold 'N Fly is a web database of paper airplane designs. The homepage shows 58 designs, each with folding instructions, video tutorials and printable folding plans. Visitors can filter designs by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert), by whether scissors are needed, and by flight traits such as distance, time aloft, acrobatic and decorative. The site also publishes expert tips for improving performance and articles on topics such as paper airplane world records and building a paper airplane launcher. It states that it has been teaching people to make paper airplanes for more than 10 years.

A Parents & Teachers section lists lesson plans, party games, science experiments and a guide on how to steer. A membership section lists printable folding plans, downloadable activities, saved favorites, an ad-free experience and gift purchases. The homepage does not show membership prices or state which of these features are included in each account type. The site is available in English and Español.

Key features

Searchable database of 58 paper airplane designs
Filters by difficulty, scissors use, distance, time aloft and flight style
Step-by-step folding instructions, video guides and printable templates
Expert tips on improving paper airplane performance
Parents and teachers section with lesson plans and science experiments
Membership section listing printable plans, downloadable activities and saved favorites

Best for: Hobbyists, parents and teachers who want paper airplane designs with folding instructions and activity ideas.

Good for

Instructions are offered as written steps, video guides and printable templates
Filters help users find designs by difficulty level and flight goal
Design difficulty ranges from Easy to Expert, covering beginners and experienced folders

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