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Theory of Flight
The Hangar
And now for a little
relief -- the Hangar - for the paper plane enthusiast who has
everything (well almost). Visit your nearest newsagent or art
shop and get a huge sheet of light cardboard (or tough paper).
It will probably be supplied as a rectangle. The Hangar will
have to be big enough to hold several planes. I suggest you use
a normal size piece of paper to practice the folds first.
- Fold the sheet in half lengthwise.
Now see the criss-cross valley fold? Crease along these lines.
You will have established a centre point in which you can crease
the mountain fold shown. Having creased these lines, place your
finger into the centre point where all creases lead to and push
in.
The paper's edges should pop up. Bring the sides
inwards and the top down.
- What it should look like. Cut
off and discard tail end (or make a small glider with it).
- Lift top flap as shown, bringing
in the sides.
- Almost there.

- Do the same for the other side.

- Crease the sides vertically
as shown. Crease the roof section backwards and forwards several
times to loosen the paper. Push the roof down as you open the
whole fold outwards.
- The completed Hangar!

Throwing Instructions
Don't throw it! It's
a hangar --remember? Seriously, a large hangar can stop dust
and grit from damaging your paper aircraft -- especially if you
want to keep a special gilder for a competition.
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