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product_id: 9230760
title: "Ultralight Airplanes STEM Experiment Kit | Build 5 Gliders | Learn How Airplanes Work | for Ages 8+ | Design Your Own Glider | Learn Physics and Aerodynamics"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "£26.97"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9230760-ultralight-airplanes-stem-experiment-kit-build-5-gliders-learn-how
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Learn real aerodynamics & lift Ultralight plastic & bamboo parts Build 5 unique glider designs Ultralight Airplanes STEM Experiment Kit | Build 5 Gliders | Learn How Airplanes Work | for Ages 8+ | Design Your Own Glider | Learn Physics and Aerodynamics

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** £26.97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛩️ Elevate your STEM game—build, fly, and lead the pack!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ultralight Airplanes STEM Experiment Kit | Build 5 Gliders | Learn How Airplanes Work | for Ages 8+ | Design Your Own Glider | Learn Physics and Aerodynamics by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** £26.97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9230760-ultralight-airplanes-stem-experiment-kit-build-5-gliders-learn-how)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fly Beyond Basics:** Craft 5 distinct gliders with innovative wing designs to master flight mechanics.
- • **STEM-Powered Play:** Hands-on learning of physics and aerodynamics tailored for curious minds aged 8+.
- • **Design & Customize:** Encourages creativity by letting you tweak and perfect your own glider models.
- • **Featherweight Engineering:** Ultralight bamboo and plastic parts ensure optimal flight performance and durability.
- • **Built to Soar, Built to Last:** Ingenious construction balances fragility and sturdiness for lasting educational fun.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Ultralight Airplanes STEM Experiment Kit lets kids aged 8 and up build five different gliders using ultralight bamboo and plastic parts. Designed to teach real-world physics and aerodynamics, this kit combines hands-on STEM learning with creative design, offering durable models that actually fly. Perfect for young innovators eager to understand how airplanes achieve lift and stay airborne.

## Description

Construct awesome flying gliders with ultralight plastic and bamboo parts. Build five different types of planes with different wing configurations to learn how wings provide lift and how planes stay up in the air.

Review: I really liked this! - I personally really loved this. The models do fly, but they require patience to adjust the pieces properly. The material does at first look like it will fall apart, but in fact it doesn't!! It's deliberately very lightweight to facilitate the flying. The design is actually pretty ingenious and holds together way, way better than I expected. The models are still delicate, but incredibly, NOTHING broke in testing and in total only two or three pieces fell off. These are far from the balsa planes of my youth, better designed, and much sturdier. For a relative novice like myself, this set is perfect!
Review: Fun but not really ultralight - Well, I am not in aviation or model making, but I did expect something else when it's called "Ultralight" airplanes... They are definitely not light ones, they have basic frame and fairly large sturdy wings. It was fun to assemble and play with, I liked it, but honestly, I was expecting something I did maybe 35 years ago, with ultra-thin wooden frame and wings made of paper that was see-through, and those where so light, you could use static electricity to push them through the air, this is definitely not something like that, nor very light. It's still decent and fun product, just not clearly explained what they are.

## Features

- Construct awesome flying gliders with ultralight plastic and bamboo parts
- Build five different types of planes with different wing configurations
- Learn how wings provide lift and how planes stay up in the air

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00IGWXY7K |
| Age Range Description | 8+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26 in Video Display Glasses |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 138 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743010871 |
| Included Components | Item |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 8.8 x 11 x 2.5 inches |
| Item Part Number | THA-070 |
| Item Type Name | Thames & Kosmos Ultralight Airplanes |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 180.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550014 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 30 day warranty against manufacturer defects |
| Material Type | Paper, Plastic, Wood |
| Model Number | 550014 |
| Set Name | Ultralight Airplanes |
| Size | std |
| Sub Brand | Planes |
| Theme | Natural Energy - Airplanes |
| UPC | 814743010871 885206080649 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really liked this!
*by S***N on April 16, 2021*

I personally really loved this. The models do fly, but they require patience to adjust the pieces properly. The material does at first look like it will fall apart, but in fact it doesn't!! It's deliberately very lightweight to facilitate the flying. The design is actually pretty ingenious and holds together way, way better than I expected. The models are still delicate, but incredibly, NOTHING broke in testing and in total only two or three pieces fell off. These are far from the balsa planes of my youth, better designed, and much sturdier. For a relative novice like myself, this set is perfect!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun but not really ultralight
*by F***L on April 23, 2026*

Well, I am not in aviation or model making, but I did expect something else when it's called "Ultralight" airplanes... They are definitely not light ones, they have basic frame and fairly large sturdy wings. It was fun to assemble and play with, I liked it, but honestly, I was expecting something I did maybe 35 years ago, with ultra-thin wooden frame and wings made of paper that was see-through, and those where so light, you could use static electricity to push them through the air, this is definitely not something like that, nor very light. It's still decent and fun product, just not clearly explained what they are.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great and easy to assemble
*by A***R on April 16, 2020*

Bought this as a birthday gift for our 11 year old. Was worried it might be a little to young for him, but he loved it! Thanks for the quick shipping and fun product!

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*Last updated: 2026-06-11*