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4.6 · Beginner
Ages 6+ · Balsa + foam + rubber band

Rubber-Band Windup Glider

Wind, release, zoom across the yard.

A classic starter motorized plane. You wind a rubber band by spinning the propeller backwards, then let go — the propeller whirs and the plane takes off for a short, exciting flight.

$14typical price
Flight time
10–25 seconds
Skill level
Beginner
Age range
Ages 6+
Material
Balsa + foam + rubber band

What's inside

  • Balsa-wood wing and tail
  • Foam or plastic fuselage
  • Propeller + rubber band motor
  • Assembly instructions

Why we like it

No batteries. No chargers. Just wind it and watch it go. It's the perfect first step into motorized flight.

For parents

Flight path is unpredictable. Fly in an open yard, park, or field. Works best with no wind.