Pathfinders Leonardo da Vinci Ornithopter Kit (Ages 9+)

Build a wooden model of an ornithopter inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's studies of flight. Assembling the model invites hands-on discussion of mechanical design, movement, and early ideas about flying machines.

Educational specifications

• Subjects: Engineering, flight concepts, and Renaissance-era invention
• Age level: Ages 9+
• Format: Wooden 3D model building kit
• Estimated build time: About 45–60 minutes according to the imported listing
• Brand: Pathfinders

Listing clarification: The imported description also describes an aerial screw and bevel-gear canopy, which may refer to a different Pathfinders model. Those details are not presented here as ornithopter specifications. Check the included instructions and product images for the exact mechanism.