what makes a paper airplane fly farther

The distance a paper airplane can fly is determined by several factors, including its design, construction material, angle of lift-off, and atmospheric conditions. The aerodynamics of the plane will need to have little drag and be light enough to defy gravity. The larger the wings, the greater the ability to generate lift, and the longer lift is generated, the further the paper airplane will glide. The four forces of flight that act on a paper airplane are thrust, weight, lift, and drag. In order to achieve a long flight, the combination of lift and thrust should be greater than the combination of gravity plus drag on the plane. Therefore, to make a paper airplane fly farther, one should experiment with different designs and angles of lift-off, and throw it with the same amount of force each time.