Paper Airplane Launching Aircraft Carrier

Hi, I'm Isaac and I go to Flagstaff Christian School, and I created a paper airplane aircraft carrier because one, it’s a cool and unique way to launch something and two, do you ever have a hard time throwing a paper airplane, or want to spice the experience up? In this instructable, I will lead you step by step to create the perfect blend of awesomeness and paper airplane fun!

The supplies you will need are listed as following:

• Skinny rubber band
• PLA (color doesn’t matter)
• 3D printer
• Hot glue gun
• Hot glue sticks

3D print the file provided below and get ready to assemble the carrier (infill density doesn’t matter, neither does the color, just be carful not to scale it other than 100%.

Insert the trigger (the long skinny piece with a half of an oval at the end) into the base of the ship (the hollowed out part of the ship that goes on the bottom). Next place the rubber band on the peg towards the front of the base and glue the small square cap on the peg (you may have to trim the cap, it was designed for a really tight fit.) Now, glue the paper airplane holder onto the trigger facing forwards. Twist the rubber band until there is just enough room to put the rubber band over the holder. Glue the top of the carrier onto the bottom and let dry.

Good job! You are done assembling the Carrier.

Place your paper airplane on the airplane holder and pull back on the trigger. Swiftly let go, and your paper airplane will go flying!