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

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