Flying Ornithopters

An ornithopter is a mechanical aircraft that flies by flapping its wings. It imitates the flapping wing flight of birds, insects, and bats. Build four ornithopter models including a bird, bat, butterfly, and dragonfly. The wings work like propellers to generate lift and thrust, powered by a wind-up rubber band engine. A streamlined and durable bamboo and plastic building system enables the models to be light enough to fly gracefully through the air like winged animals.

General

Brand:	Thames & Kosmos
Series:	Geek & Co. Science
Package Dimensions:	285 x 225 x 65mm (L x W x T)
Categories:	Toys > Games Toys > Educational > Science Toys > Hobbies Toys > STEM > Science
LSN:	XM8-BW3-UB2-6
Barcode:	0814743012059
Model Number:	550025
Suitable For:	Boys & Girls
Suitable for Age:	8 Years and Older

S.T.E.M

Age Group:	9 - 12 Years
Learning Skill:	Scientific (Physical Processes, Experimental)

Other Features

Safety Information:

Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Strangulation hazard — long rubber bands may become wrapped around the neck. Store the experimental material and assembled models out of reach of small children. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information. Warning! Do not aim at eyes or face. Warning! Do not fly close to the eyes or face. Do not throw the models toward other people or animals. Make sure people and animals are well out of the potential flight path of the flying models. Flying models should be used in an open area with a 30-meter radius containing no people or animals. A parent or other adult should supervise all outdoor experiments with the models. Outdoor experiments should not be conducted near streets or on sidewalks. Keep your hands and other body parts clear of the moving parts. Be careful that loose clothing or hair does not get caught in the moving parts. Be careful when inserting the wooden dowels into the plastic components. If you put too much force on them, they can warp, splinter, or break. Do not injure yourself!

Physical Specification

Number of Pieces:

Butterfly wings and tail. Bird wings and tail. Bat wings and tail. Dragonfly wings and tail. Dragonfly wings (small). Ball joint. Left sector gear. Right sector gear. Ratchet socket. Snail cam lever. Triangle empennage (tail frame). V-shaped connector. Triangle frame. Tube bolt caps (3). Mortise caps (4). Ratchet knob. Snail cam. Hooks with tenon (2). Bamboo dowels, 135 mm (4). Bamboo dowels, 220 mm (6). Double-sided tape sheets (2). Protective sticker sheet. Sandpaper piece. Part separator tool. Rubber bands (6). YOU WILL ALSO NEED: A “test flying” area at least 30 meters (about 100 feet) long.

Package Contents:

Butterfly wings and tail. Bird wings and tail. Bat wings and tail. Dragonfly wings and tail. Dragonfly wings (small). Ball joint. Left sector gear. Right sector gear. Ratchet socket. Snail cam lever. Triangle empennage (tail frame). V-shaped connector. Triangle frame. Tube bolt caps (3). Mortise caps (4). Ratchet knob. Snail cam. Hooks with tenon (2). Bamboo dowels, 135 mm (4). Bamboo dowels, 220 mm (6). Double-sided tape sheets (2). Protective sticker sheet. Sandpaper piece. Part separator tool. Rubber bands (6). YOU WILL ALSO NEED: A “test flying” area at least 30 meters (about 100 feet) long.

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• An ornithopter is a mechanical aircraft that flies by flapping its wings| It imitates the flapping wing flight of birds, insects, and bats| Build four ornithopter models including a bird, bat, butterfly, and dragonfly| The wings work like propellers to generate lift and thrust, powered by a wind-up rubber band engine| A streamlined and durable bamboo and plastic building system enables the models to be light enough to fly gracefully through the air like winged animals

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