Thames and Kosmos Ultralight Airplanes

Thames and Kosmos Ultralight Airplanes Build and fly five ultralight gliders using flexible plastic skins and strong bamboo struts Explore lift, drag, thrust, and stability by testing multiple wing shapes and tail configurations Hands-on tweaks—adjust dihedral, wing sweep, and weight placement—to see how design choices change flight distance and control Lightweight parts assemble quickly, making it easy to iterate, test, and improve your designs outdoors or in a gym Great for STEM clubs and classrooms: clear instructions plus repeatable experiments reinforce core aerodynamics concepts Durable components support many flights and rebuilds—perfect for friendly distance or hang-time challenges Specifications Ages: 8+ Experiments / Builds: 5 Piece Count: 44 Manual Pages: 16 Product Dimensions: 8.75 × 11 × 2.5 in. Product Weight: 0.7 lbs Manual Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in. Batteries Required: N/A Country of Origin: Taiwan Year Released: 2014 What’s in the Box? Ultralight airframe parts: bamboo spars, plastic wing and tail surfaces, fuselage components Balancing and trim pieces: clips/weights for center-of-gravity adjustment Assembly connectors for quick build and rebuild 16-page full-color manual with step-by-step builds and flight tips Software and Docs Complete Manual Download Hi-Res Images