About: I am someone who mass produces paper airplanes and am always developing new designs. I post regular updates on Twitter. Follow me there to keep up with the latest developments!

Sleek, quick and long range, the Shadow is a stealthy "flying wing" paper airplane. The Shadow is a refined version of the Aerowing, possessing aerodynamic refinements and a modified internal structure.

Development of the Shadow was begun in late 2017 to improve upon its basis and development continued on and off throughout 2018. During the first half of 2019, the final improvements were fitted to the prototypes. The airplane's design was completed, but did not feel inclined to publish the design. This would change...

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On April 22, 2019, the 1940s Northrop N-9MB belonging to the Planes of Fame Air Museum was destroyed in a tragic loss that resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The N-9MB had been the sole survivor of its family and its loss left the world with nothing like it.



I had personally interacted with the N-9MB as a volunteer with the museum many years before, so the loss was a personally upsetting one. The crash was a tragedy and, unfortunately, a flyable replica will probably never materialize.

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Upon learning about the crash, I felt I needed to get the Shadow's tutorial finished and published as a tribute to flying wings. Though the Shadow has prominent dorsal fins, its shape is greatly similar to the N-9MB otherwise. The airplanes' profiles are actually nearly identical.

My goal with the Shadow is simple: to allow the spirit of flying wing aircraft to fly on. Hopefully the Shadow will encourage that.

TAA USAF Designation: F470-1