Aerospace Education

Theory of Flight - The Hangar 
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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.Step 1

     

  1. 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.
  2. The paper's edges should pop up. Bring the sides inwards and the top down.
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    Step 3

  3. What it should look like. Cut off and discard tail end (or make a small glider with it).
     

     
     

    Step 4

  4. Lift top flap as shown, bringing in the sides.
     

     
     
     
     

  5. Almost there.
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  6. Do the same for the other side.Step 6
     

     
     
     
     
     

    Step 7

  7. 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.
     

     
     
     

  8. The completed Hangar!
    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 glider for a competition.
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