You bring the curiosity. We’ll bring a little science, a clear next step, and something to test with paper.
Wonder. Fold. Find out.3 questions. Plenty to explore.
Your throw gets the plane moving. Its wings change how air flows around them, and the air pushes on the wings. Part of that push is lift. Gravity pulls the plane down, while drag resists its motion through the air. After you let go, your paper airplane is a glider—with no engine.
Find out. Then try it. →Watch what happens first. A nose-dive, a climb followed by a drop, and a sideways turn can have different causes. Check for matching wings and bent edges, then make a gentle launch. Choose one small change and try again. One bad throw is a clue, not a verdict on your plane.
Find out. Then try it. →Pick one goal: farther, longer, or closer to a target. Keep the same plane and place, change one thing, and compare several flights. Begin with a controlled launch and matching wings. A useful improvement is one that helps repeatedly—not just on one lucky throw.
Find out. Then try it. →Try a shorter phrase, or explore one of the questions we’ve answered so far.