Easy Paper Plane Launcher

This is a paper plane launcher that flies really far. It has a 3D printed hook that connects to a paper plane so you can launch it using a rubber band.

You will need. . .

• 3D printer (or go to a local maker-space)

• Tinkercad (optional)

• Regular rubber band (about 2 inches long)

• Size A4 printer paper

• Large paper binder

In order to launch a plane, you have to have a plane.

A: Get a regular A4 piece of paper. (Most printer paper.)

B: Fold the paper in half and then unfold it again.

C: Fold the top edge to the left edge and unfold it.

D: Fold the top edge to the right edge and unfold it. Now you have a cross.

E: Fold the right edge to the line you just made.

F: Fold the Left edge to the other line of the cross.

G: Fold the top down so the lines from the cross match up.

H: Fold along the lines so the plane has a point.

I: Fold the little tap up over the folds you just made.

J: Fold it in half so the folds are on the outside.

K: Fold the wings to a point

L: Make sure the edge of the wings line up with the back point of the plane.

M: It should look like the picture.

N: Lastly, pinch little taps on the back of each wing. This will make it fly upward at and angle so it won't nose-dive into the ground.

Using Tinkercad, I designed the hook. A full Instructable will be coming out on how I made it.

It took many tries and lot's of effort.

If your making your own launcher, there at least has to be a hook for the plane, a place for the rubber band, and a place for the plane to hook onto.

Print the part.

Slide the hook under the tab of the plane. It should fit perfectly and when you pull it forwards it should not fall out.

Add a piece of tape on the plane so the tab stays on the back of the plane. This is so when you pull back, the plane won't rip.

To make the launcher, cut the rubber band on one side and tie them onto each end of the paper binder.

Now all you have to do is place the plane hook onto the end of the rubber band.

Pull back, let go, and watch it fly!