Difficulty: Easy
![Origami Pteroplane Completed](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0000.jpg)
Just look at this for a sleek origami paper plane design! Named after the amazing prehistoric flying reptile, the pterodactyl, this little stunt plane is great fun! You will need a pair of scissors for this origami creation.
![Origami Pteroplane Step 1](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0001.jpg)
Step 1: Start with a rectangular piece of A4 paper – in your choice of colour
![Origami Pteroplane Step 2](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0002.jpg)
Step 2: Fold the paper in half vertically
![Origami Pteroplane Step 4](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0004.jpg)
Step 3: Open up the paper and fold the top corners in to meet the centre vertical crease line.
![Origami Pteroplane Step 5](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0005.jpg)
Step 4: Fold the tip of the paper down, creasing along the horizontal line at the bottom of the point
![Origami Pteroplane Step 6](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0006.jpg)
Step 5: Fold the bottom of the paper up towards the top, folding at the point of the inner paper – this should leave a gap as shown
![Origami Pteroplane Step 7](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0007.jpg)
Step 6: Unfold your paper
![Origami Pteroplane Step 8](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0008.jpg)
Step 7: Cut along the hortiztontal fold line. Don’t throw away the piece of paper you cut off! You’ll need this for the Pteroplane’s tail!
![Origami Pteroplane Step 9](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0009.jpg)
Step 8: Your paper should now look like this and will form the Pteroplane’s wings
![Origami Pteroplane Step 10](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0010.jpg)
Step 9: Fold the tip of the point upwards so it meets the top of the paper
![Origami Pteroplane Step 11](https://www.origami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/09A-Pteroplane-stills_0011.jpg)
Step 10: Unfold the last crease