What age is this origami Long-flying Glider for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 10 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “よくとぶ紙ひこうき” (よく飛ぶ紙飛行機). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Long-flying Gliderよくとぶ紙ひこうきLong-flying Glider

A glider with a heavy rolled nose and wide wings. It floats and flies for a long time.

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10 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine)
Age 5+

How to fold

たて半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上のふちを、3cm くらい下へ折る
Fold the top edge down about 1 inch (3 cm).
もう一度、上のふちを下へ折る
Fold the top edge down again.
上の2つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top corners to the center line.
あつくなっているので、しっかり折ろう。
まん中の線で、うしろへ半分に折る（山折り）
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
先が右になるように向きをかえる
Rotate it so the nose points to the right.
手前の1まいを、下のふちから 2cm くらいの所で下へ折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the top layer down about 3/4 inch (2 cm) above the bottom edge to make a wing.
どう体（下のほそい所）の高さは、先から後ろまで同じにします。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
こちらも同じようにつばさを折る
Fold the other wing the same way.
つばさを広げる
Open the wings.
ほんとうは、どう体を下にして、つばさが水平になるくらいまで広げます。
できあがり！つばさを左右に広げて、まっすぐにととのえたら、できあがり！
Finished! Open the wings and make them flat and even. Your glider is ready!

How to play

どう体を持って、まっすぐ前へ、やさしく押し出すように投げます。すぐ下へ落ちるときは、つばさの後ろのはしを少しだけ上へまげてみよう。人に向けて投げないでね。

Hold the body and gently push the plane straight forward. If it dives down, bend the back edges of the wings up a little. Never throw it at people.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Long-flying Glider for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 10 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “よくとぶ紙ひこうき” (よく飛ぶ紙飛行機). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.