Take STEM learning to new heights with the Pitsco Sky Eagle Plane
This high-flying, hands-on activity that brings the principles of flight and engineering to life. Designed for middle and high school students, this rubber band-powered balsa airplane kit is the perfect tool to engage learners in physics, aerodynamics, and design thinking.
From the moment students start assembling the Sky Eagle Plane, they are immersed in problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor skill development. The kit includes lightweight balsa components, a rubber-powered propeller, and colorful printed paper skin for covering the wings and fuselage. As students build their planes, they’ll learn about concepts such as lift, thrust, drag, torque, and stability.
Once complete, a few winds of the rubber band motor and a gentle launch send the Sky Eagle soaring indoors or outdoors. Students can experiment with tail rudders and rubber tension to improve flight time and direction—making this a great opportunity for iterative design and data collection.
The Sky Eagle Plane is ideal for classrooms, STEM clubs, and science fair projects. It aligns with national standards and includes both a printed Teacher’s Guide and a downloadable User Guide to support educators in delivering meaningful instruction.
Affordable and reusable, the Sky Eagle inspires real-world applications in aerospace, physics, and engineering—while delivering an unforgettable hands-on experience that students will love.
Note: This product contains latex.
What’s Included:
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Precut balsa wood frame and tail components
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Preprinted paper skin for wings and body
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Covering material
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Rubber band motor
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Plastic propeller
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Assembly pins
Note of Tools Required: foam board or cardboard, pins, tape, glue stick, white or CA glue, hobby knife
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Let students build, fly, and explore the science of flight with the Pitsco Sky Eagle Plane—where imagination meets innovation in the skies.
