These paper jet designs are super sleek and they’re SO EASY to make! Use a similar technique to make both planes, and then test them to see which jet flies the fastest and farthest! So fun!
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How can I make a paper jet that flies far and straight?
We found that having the wings evenly folded is the key to making the jet plane fly straight. You also want to make sure that the wings are parallel to the ground (at a 90 degree angle from the plane’s body). Adding a little bit of extra weight can also make a huge difference in how your paper jet flies. Attach a paper clip onto your paper jet to help it soar farther! Experiment by placing the paper clip on different areas of the jet’s body. We found that the Star Glider flies well with a paper clip attached at the back!
What kind of paper is best for making a paper jet?
We used coloured letter size (8.5 x 11 inch) printer paper in 20 lb weight to make these paper jets, and it worked really well! We also folded some paper airplane jets with heavier 24 lb paper. These jets also flew well, but they’re a bit harder to fold neatly because the paper is thicker.
What’s the difference between a paper airplane and a paper jet?
There isn’t a lot different between a paper airplane and a paper jet – after all, they’re both made by folding paper into something that can fly. But we think of paper jets as something a bit sleeker than a regular paper plane. These paper jets have a long, thin nose and wings that get larger at the back. And they fly smoothly and glide quickly across the room, just like a fighter jet!
Learn how to make a paper jet in just a few minutes, and create hours of fun! Make paper jets with your friends and see whose jet plane flies the farthest. Fly the planes inside on a rainy day, or outside in the summer sunshine – either way it’s a great paper craft for kids of all ages.
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