The Eagle looks quite real and attracts many admiring onlookers as it flaps its wings and soars across the air. You can fly it somewhat as you would a fighter kite, making it change direction by releasing some line and taking it up again. As the wind dies down, the Eagle slowly floats, wings still (not flapping) as if it was hunting an elusive prey to pounce on just like an Eagle would. Very realistic. I have made a couple of simple modifications for wind conditions by making holes forward and aft of the suggested swivel attachment hole to make it climb or fly close to the ground. Also, I made a ‘cinch’ string to be able to draw the crossbar (spar) down on the wing for flying in very light wind or raising the spar 2 inches in strong winds.
A fun way to launch the bird is to place it on the ground and walk out about 100 feet of line. (Light weight line like 30# Spectra enhances flight.) A quick snap while stepping back ‘catapults’ the Eagle off the ground, flapping it’s wings as it flies high in the air. (Causes a startling but pleasant surprise to unsuspecting passers-by as this large bird ‘jumps’ into the air in front of them, flapping its wings as it rises into the sky).
One day a Red-tailed Hawk actually attacked the Eagle, buzzing it several times before it flew off. It looks that real up in the air.
Features:
- Made of Tyvek
- Flaps its wings and soars on the air like a real bird
- Wings flap because of ultra-flexing fiberglass rod
- Printed with fade-resistant inks
- Can be flown as a kite
- Can be flown as a windsock off a long flexible pole
- Line and glue sold separately
- Comes in a tough mailing tube with color label
- Instructions included for assembly, flying your bird and safety hints
- Partially assembled in the tube
- Requires a few simple steps and it’s ready to fly
