Paper Folding Tutorials
for the POWERUP 4.0 & 2.0
Invader (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The Invader is one of our favorite paper airplanes. Not only is it extremely easy to fold, but with its wide wings, it's pretty easy to pilot as well.
Difficulty: Easy
Materials needed:
- US Letter or A4 Paper
- Scissors and Tape
Nakamura (for 2.0 & 4.0)
Designed by Eiji Nakamura, the Nakamura Lock is among the best-known paper airplanes in the world - and for good reason. This plane is easy to fold and flies exceptionally well!
Difficulty: Easy
Materials needed:
- US Letter or A4 Paper
- Scissors and Tape
Emperion One (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The Emperion One is one of the coolest planes! It looks great, it flies great, it's easy to fold, and it works with the POWERUP 2.0 and 4.0.
Difficulty: Easy
Materials needed:
- US Letter Paper (24lb)
- Scissors and Tape
Onslaught (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The Onslaught is great at many things, but it's truly your best choice to use with the POWERUP landing gear. Nothing is quite as satisfying as bringing your plane in for the perfect landing after an epic flight.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Materials needed:
- US Letter or A4 Paper
- Scissors and Tape
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Thermal (for 4.0 only)
The Thermal is a beautiful paper airplane with really wide wings, which makes it easy to pilot. It's the perfect plane for the 4.0, but because it is folded from a larger sheet of paper than most planes on this page, it's a little too heavy to fly as well with the 2.0.
Difficulty: Easy
Materials needed:
- US Tabloid or A3 Paper
- Ruler, Scissors, and Tape
Valkyrie (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The Valkyrie is a simple-looking paper airplane, but it uses a clever folding sequence to lock its layers together in an aerodynamic fashion. It also has a large wing area, which makes it a plane perfect for slow and graceful flights that seem to never end.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Materials needed:
- US Letter Paper
- Scissors and Tape
Optional accessories:
Maestro (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The Maestro is a beautiful paper airplane that you can fold from any square sheet of paper. That said, in order for it to work with your POWERUP modules, you'll want to fold it from an 11 x 11 inch square. Just cut a US Tabloid or A3 sheet of paper to size and you're good to go.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Materials needed:
- US Tabloid or A3 Paper
- Ruler, Scissors and Tape
A-9 Eagle (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The folding sequence for A-9 Eagle will put you to the test, but the finished product is a fast, fun, and all-around epic paper airplane. ITs appearnce is matched by its incredible performance, and it works with the POWERUP 2.0 and 4.0.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Materials needed:
- US Letter or A4 Paper
- Scissors and Tape
Optional accessories:
Firestrike (for 2.0 & 4.0)
The Firestrike might be the most difficult plane on this page, but it's well worth the effort to fold. Just look at those fins! You'll need a large sheet of paper the Firestrike, but don't worry, you can find US Tabloid or A3 paper at your local office supply store.
Difficulty: Advanced
Materials needed:
- US Tabloid or A3 Paper
- Ruler, Scissors and Tape
Hammerhead (for 4.0 only)
The Hammerhead is an extremely unique paper airplane that utilizes canards (small wings ahead of the main wing) to increase its stability and stall resistance. The front wing and main wing connect to the POWERUP 4.0 separately, so you'll need some accessories for this plane.
Difficulty: Advanced
Materials needed:
- US Letter or A4 Paper
- Scissors and Tape
- ADD-ON INSTALLATION + SPARE PARTS KIT