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Fold Epic Paper Airplanes

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Fold Epic Paper Airplanes is a catalog and learning hub for paper-airplane enthusiasts, offering folding instructions for 109 exclusive designs alongside products for sale, a contest, blog, and book information. Visitors can browse or narrow the planes by folding difficulty, flight style - such as dart, glider, jet, or stunt - designer, and paper size. Each listing gives ratings for speed, glide, and accuracy, helping folders choose a model that matches their skill level and interests.

The designs range from very easy folds to expert-level origami, with different performance goals and appearances. Some are built for distance or speed, others for smooth gliding, precision, stunts, or aircraft-inspired shapes. The catalog highlights notable claims and records: Firefly 5 is a world-record prototype said to fly more than 300 feet, while Unite holds a 31.2-second time-aloft record. Other examples include the easy-to-fold Quick Blade, which can travel over 100 feet, and Spinner, which spirals in flight. The collection also features designs by established and community designers, including contest-winning models, and several planes can be used with PowerUp motors.

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