StoreFlex & Fly Plane Launcher

Ages 9+
Ages 9+

Flex & Fly Plane Launcher

$68.95 AUD4.7

Bend, launch, and glide into the physics of flight! Build a launch lever that will send planes soaring, then put together a spring-powered runway for high-speed takeoff. Prepare your plane fleet, then bend and pose the wings to see how different angles (and airfoils!) affect your flight path. Ready to wing it?

Why it’s awesome

  1. person pulling lever to launch planes

    Ready for takeoff

    Use a lever to launch your planes (just like in a real cockpit!).

  2. seeing inside the plane launcher

    See-through science

    A clear window helps you see spring-powered action.

  3. foam planes with wings that bend

    Pose and soar

    Wings can be bent in tons of ways — and hold their shape!

What’s included?

  • plane parts (9 pcs)

  • runway

  • launch carriage

  • spring catch

  • wood set (9 pcs)

  • lever spring

  • slider

  • 2 grip pieces

  • catch release

  • link

  • cover

  • 3 spacers

  • 3 metal tubes

  • 3 rubber rings

  • hardware and connectors (18 pcs)

  • screwdriver

  • illustrated instructions

Topics explored

  1. Aerodynamics

  2. 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

Reviews

4.7

8 reviews

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    Las

    05/31/2025

    Kit seemed fun. My son accidentally stretched out one of the springs while building it which then rendered the whole kit useless since we couldn’t get the spring back to how it was. Clearly user error but still was disappointing for him.

    Barbara

    04/08/2025

    My nephew loved it and all the KiwiCo crates I’ve sent him over the years.

    Jenna

    11/26/2024

    Huge hit with my son for his 9th birthday! Loved building it and played with it for hours following! Definitely one I foresee many many days/months of play and experimentation!

    Ardene

    10/18/2024

    This was a fabulous crate for my first grade grandson. He was challenged by this project but was focused on getting it right. How delighted he is to have succeeded in completing this project. Love to see his resilience and joy!

    sharon

    10/06/2024

    it is a Christmas present for a nine year old boy in Alaska and I know he will enjoy it, so I gotta pre buy so I can mail it.

    Karen

    10/02/2024

    I sent this to my 7yo grandson and he loved it!!

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