How to make an easy origami paper airplane

Start with a square piece of origami paper or printer paper. If you do not have a square piece of paper, you can make one by taking a rectangular sheet of paper Make a horizontal valley fold. In origami,a valley fold is when you fold the paper in half so it forms a 'V'.

Make a vertical valley fold. Unfold the paper and then fold the right and left sides into the center crease. Unfold the paper and lay it flat on the table. At this point the creases should form 16 squares that run four-across and four-down.

This is especially important if you want your airplane to fly far and fast, as sloppy, loose folds make the plane less aerodynamic. As a rule, the smoother the paper, the better it will take a fold. Avoid pulpy papers and those with large grains that get mushy when creased.

Find a rectangular piece of paper. If you plan on flying your plane indoors, lightweight paper such as printer paper is perfect. Heavier paper such as origami paper or cardstock (thicker paper) is preferred if you plan to fly your plane outside, especially on a windy day. Fold the paper in half vertically.