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Dart Details

The Dart paper plane is a fast flying paper airplane template that's accurate and has great flight time.

Difficulty: easy

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Range: medium

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Accuracy: precise

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Dart Folding Instructons

The Dart paper airplane template is easy to fold and great to fly. Once you're finished folding the paper airplane adjust the winglets to achieve better stability and longer flights.

Getting Started

I prefer standard 8.5x11 inch printer paper. However, heavier paper can provide more stability, while lighter paper may glide longer. All of the templates from Paper Plane Builder are designed on 8.5x11 inch paper.
Start by laying the template on the flat surface with it's graphics pointing down and the nose pointing toward you.

Step 1.

Start by laying the template on the flat surface with it's graphics pointing down and the nose pointing toward you.

Next, fold both bottom corners inward to meet in the middle.

Step 2.

Next, fold both bottom corners inward to meet in the middle.

Then, fold the newly created point inward to create the nose of the plane.

Step 3.

Then, fold the newly created point inward to create the nose of the plane.

After folding the tip inwards, fold both sides inward until the edges meet in the middle creating the wings.

Step 4.

After folding the tip inwards, fold both sides inward until the edges meet in the middle creating the wings.

Next, fold the plane in half to create the fuselage.

Step 5.

Next, fold the plane in half to create the fuselage.

Fold the nose of the plane from side to side, creating a crease.

Step 6.

Fold the nose of the plane from side to side, creating a crease.

After creating a good crease, softly push the newly created crease inside the fuselage.

Step 7.

After creating a good crease, softly push the newly created crease inside the fuselage.

Next, fold both wings down to finish the wings.

Step 8.

Next, fold both wings down to finish the wings.

Finally, fold the wing tips upward to create the winglets.

Step 9.

Finally, fold the wing tips upward to create the winglets.

To maintain the paper planes shape add a small piece of tape to the top of the plane.

Step 10.

To maintain the paper planes shape add a small piece of tape to the top of the plane.

Flight Tip:

Adjust the winglets or cut flaps/rudders to achieve different stunts.

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Dart Coloring Sheet
Dart paper plane coloring sheet

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Dart PRINTABLE Templates and Coloring Sheets

Paper airplane coloring sheets and printable templates bring together creativity and hands-on learning, making them a fantastic tool for education and enjoyment. Whether kids are exploring basic aerodynamics, testing different wing designs, or simply adding their personal touch with bright colors and patterns, these printable resources encourage both artistic expression and STEM-based problem-solving. They help develop fine motor skills through folding and decorating while sparking curiosity about flight mechanics. Plus, they turn every crafting session into an exciting experiment—who can design the best-looking plane with the longest glide? Perfect for classrooms, rainy-day activities, or fun family challenges, paper airplane templates make the sky the limit for imagination and discovery.
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