How does aerodynamics help a paper airplane fly?

How easily an airplane moves through the air, or its aerodynamics, is the first consideration in making an airplane fly for a long distance. Drag and Gravity Planes that push a lot of air, like your hand did when it was facing the side, are said to have a lot of "drag," or resistance, to moving through the air. read more

A Paper Airplane is Designed with Wings , eHow Contributor 1. When a paper airplane is designed, the builder folds the sheet of paper to provide maximum wingspan to support the plane for prolonged flight. As with general aviation, paper airplanes may be designed with different wing configurations for speed or lofty, prolonged flight. read more