Foldable Flight: The Best Paper Airplanes(foldableflight.com)
1244 points by vismit2000 2 days ago | 167 comments
tl;dr: Foldable Flight is a catalog site featuring 109+ paper airplane designs, each rated by speed, glide, and accuracy, with difficulty levels from Very Easy to Expert. Notable entries include record-holders like Unite (31.2-second airtime world record) and Firefly (300+ ft flight), alongside community-submitted designs and origami-style jets from designers like Michael LaFosse. Users can filter by paper type (A4, US Letter, Square) and click any plane for folding instructions.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Enthusiastic first-time user impressed by quality of the designs after trying one
  • ↑Nostalgic personal stories about paper airplane folding as a meaningful childhood activity
  • ↑Gratitude toward the creator for providing content that enabled family bonding and skill-building
  • •Surprise at the complexity and time investment required for some designs
  • ↓Criticism of the website's intrusive email popup and poor UX