Classic Balsa Wood Glider

Details The original Guillow’s Balsa Wood Planes have demonstrated their fun and learning factor for nearly a century, providing literally millions of youngsters with airplane imagination. This classic, retro balsa wood glider has a 17" wingspan and landing gear. It's a sleek, large, long distance flyer for the open sky. It has a plastic propeller, nose bearing and landing gear. Two rubber bands are provided for go-power. SIZE: 17.5" x 3" x 2"AGE RANGE: 6-10 years Developmental Value Learn about aerodynamics. Glider aircraft began with the Wright Brothers as they gained piloting experience between 1900 and 1903. A glider is an aircraft that has no engine. The most familiar type of glider are paper airplanes. This balsa wood glider is an inexpensive way for students to have fun while experimenting with the basics of aerodynamics. A glider flies with three forces: lift, drag and weight. In order for a glider to fly, it must generate lift to oppose its weight. But the motion through the