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Flying paper airplanes is a great way to pass the time, but did you know that different styles fly differently? Here's a tutorial for a simple glider than can fly a long distance and - wait for it - do loop-de-loops! Yep, this paper airplane can do pretty cool tricks. 

If you're hooked and want to make another style of paper airplane, check out this jet paper airplane tutorial. Or see our complete guide for making eight different paper airplane styles.

If you're into other flying objects, have a look at the SpaceX Starship taking a test flight or these Estes model rockets being launched.

These days, we are spending more time in our houses/apartments than ever before (probably). If you've watched every show on Netflix, played every board game you have, and gone through every hobby you have, we have just the activity for you: making paper airplanes! And no, making paper airplanes is not just a fun thing you did in your childhood. It takes expertise and skill to make a decent paper airplane, and there are many different styles depending on which style of flying you're aiming for. We made eight different tutorials for eight styles of paper airplanes, and they're all in this list. So, go get some paper and start folding! 

If you want to see other things fly, check out these Estes model rocket launches. Or see the real thing when SpaceX's Starship had a test flight. 

Paper airplanes are a cheap and easy way to have some innocent fun, but it can be hard to make one following a video. Here are some super simple GIFs to follow along if you want to make the most basic paper airplane. You won't need anything more than a flat surface and a piece of paper to make this paper airplane. 

After a less basic paper airplane tutorial? Try our moderate difficulty glider paper airplane, or see our comprehensive guide for all paper airplane styles. To see more flying objects, check out SpaceX's Starship having a test flight, or these Estes model rockets launching.