Cicada(Locust) Origami Airplane 02


"01" and "02" have similar shape. But,they have different wings airfoils.
So, "01" and "02" fly in different ways.
I hope you enjoy "01", too.



Fold in half. Unfold so that the crease is "valley" side up.


Fold the left corners to the center.


Fold again.(nose is 22.5degree=45/2)

Don't turn the plane over. (If 01,turn the plane over.)

Fold the nose back at the border of thick part and thin part.


Fold the plane in half making sure the colored side become on the outside of plane.


In this step, you are going to fold both wings the same.
Starting with the top edge, fold it down so that it meet the bottom edge.
See picture.


Now fold the other wing.

Top view Bottom view

To launch your plane, hold its nose between your thumb and index finger. Throw the plane into the wind. Do not throw this plane hard. Give it a gentle throw into the wind.

Cicada(Locust) Origami Airplane 01


Last update Mar.6,2001

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