Pocket Monarch – Micro Catapult Free Flight Rubber Band Launch Glider Kit

The Pocket Monarch is a precision-built micro catapult glider designed for remarkable performance in a truly pocket-sized format. With a compact 10-inch wingspan, this lightweight aircraft combines elegant engineering with durable construction to deliver smooth, stable soaring flights.

Crafted from contest-grade balsa wood and reinforced with carbon fiber, the Pocket Monarch achieves an exceptional balance of strength and ultra-light weight. Its polyhedral wing configuration enhances stability and efficient glide performance, allowing the glider to transition cleanly from launch to sustained flight.

The glider is launched using a handheld rubber-band catapult system, sending it skyward in a fast climbing arc before it settles into a graceful glide. Compact enough to carry anywhere yet engineered for serious flight characteristics, the Pocket Monarch is ideal for hobbyists, backyard flying, and enthusiasts of classic free-flight aviation.

Features

• 10-inch wingspan micro glider
• Contest-grade balsa wood construction
• Carbon fiber reinforcement for added rigidity
• Polyhedral wings for enhanced stability and glide efficiency
• Rubber-band catapult launch system
• Lightweight, portable, and high-performance design
• CG balancing stand
• Center of gravity pre-marked on wings

Perfect for pilots who appreciate craftsmanship, efficiency, and the timeless fun of free-flight gliders.

Build Your Pocket Monarch – Two Versions

Build your Pocket Monarch in two different configurations, depending on the conditions you plan to fly in.

Lightweight Version:
Build it ultra-light for those super calm days and achieve the best glide performance possible. In the right conditions, the lightweight Pocket Monarch can deliver up to 3 minutes of flight from a single launch.

Heavy Version:
Build it heavier for windy conditions. The added weight gives the Pocket Monarch better wind penetration, while also allowing it to launch slightly higher. The heavy version features a stronger carbon-fiber-reinforced structure, making it extremely durable and capable of handling even hard landings. Carbon fiber veil and tow are included in the kit for the reinforced build.

Decal Colors

Decal colors to choose from, from left to right: fluorescent pink, Deep yellow, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green. “These colors are exceptionally bright and vivid in person—the screen simply doesn’t do them justice.”

Easy Build — Great for All Pilots

Building the pocket Monarch is an enjoyable learning experience with our step-by-step video build guide. Whether you’re a newcomer curious about flight or a seasoned builder seeking your next micro project, the guided assembly approach makes the process smooth and rewarding. You’ll see your Pocket Monarch come together piece by piece, gaining confidence as you work toward your first take-off.

Tools

Tools needed to complete your Pocket Monarch glider will be a ruler, thin CA glue, gorilla glue or foam tac glue or any other synthetic Resins glude,  xacto blade. Wax paper and sand paper will be provided in your kit.

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