Flex & Fly Plane Launcher
- Grades 3-5
Why it’s awesome
Ready for takeoff
Use a lever to launch your planes (just like in a real cockpit!).
See-through science
A clear window helps you see spring-powered action.
Pose and soar
Wings can be bent in tons of ways — and hold their shape!
What’s included?
Topics explored
Aerodynamics
Iterative design
From the desk of the product designer:
Behind the design
“To make the launcher feel more plane-y, we based its shape on an aircraft carrier, designed the launch level after an airplane throttle, and even cleared the runway markings with a coworker who has a pilot’s license!”
- KiwiCo Product Designer
By the numbers
12
Launcher prototypes
47
Planes flown in-office
65 ft
Longest distance flown