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Transforming a spare piece of paper into a flying machine feels amazing. Your plane though may crash or stall before it makes significant progress. Knowing how to make a basic paper airplane doesn’t guarantee that the plane will fly, but by understanding the plane’s gravity and lift, you can make any plane fly better. Make adjustments by making the wings even, elevated, and bent to compensate for errant flight patterns.