The Best Paper Airplanes

NameNotes Rating
Barnaby FlyerInvolves cutting. The page also includes flying tips.Rating for Barnaby Flyer
(7 votes)
Basic Paper AirplaneA slight twist on the one we all know and love.Rating for Basic Paper Airplane
(11 votes)
AvengerWinner of a "perfect plane" contest in 2005.Rating for Avenger
(10 votes)
The DragonQuote: "The best plane for trying to hit your teacher or lecturer with". Video included (of construction, not hitting a teacher).Rating for The Dragon
(29 votes)
Manta Paper PlaneAn original glider-style design. Video instructions.Rating for Manta Paper Plane
(6 votes)
OmniWingA nice-looking design but uses tape. Is that allowed?Rating for OmniWing
(9 votes)
Lighter Than AirSimple glider type.Rating for Lighter Than Air
(7 votes)
Best Paper Airplane in the WorldModestly titled - does it live up to its claim?Rating for Best Paper Airplane in the World
(19 votes)
Former World Record Paper PlaneThis held the world record for distance travelled for 13 years (1983–1996).Rating for Former World Record Paper Plane
(15 votes)
The SabertoothLooks mean and reaches speeds of Mach 3, apparently.Rating for The Sabertooth
(11 votes)
Simple Paper AirplaneAs simple as it gets. Paperclips are used on the nose (of the plane).Rating for Simple Paper Airplane
(9 votes)
The FlapperYes, it does as its name suggests.Rating for The Flapper
(6 votes)
PL-1 Joe's Favorite Paper AirplaneQuote: "The result of years of childhood research, design and testing". A well-spent youth, Joe!Rating for PL-1 Joe's Favorite Paper Airplane
(13 votes)

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