About Us
They there, my name is Tom. Growing up, my dad was a pilot and often took me on flights around our home in California. His Cessna 414, and the concept of flight in general, were like magic to me, and the thrill stuck with me. I remember crafting my first RC airplane, not expecting much, and watching in awe as its wings actually managed to keep it in the air. I was obsessed.
Melding my passion for flight and engineering with my career was always a dream of mine. So I earned a degree in Business Management and got to work. But I didn't want to create a foam board kit that was like everything else you can buy online. I've watched as today's foam board planes have gradually become more complex, more expensive, and have developed a stronger focus on aesthetics over ease and practicality. I wanted to develop kits that are easier to build than ever, without the use of a razor blade, and that cost less. That way, the hobby can be more approachable and less intimidating for everyone, especially younger pilots.
That's how J-Wings came to life. At first, we started locally, only sharing our designs with friends and family. After moving to Arizona in 2020 with my wife, and having our first daughter, we took the leap to sell our kits online. Every one of our plane designs has received a lot of input and help from our friends and family, so I can't personally take full credit for any of our planes, but the designs are all unique to the J-Wings brand. Today, we're developing kits that will have fewer parts while utilizing the strengths of 3D printing. This will help make our kits even easier and faster to build while opening up new doors for experimentation and learning. We now have help from a handful of people when it comes to producing and shipping these planes and running our online store.
My mission is to help as many people as possible discover the magic of flight and engineering so they can start on a similar journey of passion in their own life. We're excited to welcome you as part of the J-Wings family.
General FAQ
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J-Wings is based in Chandler, Arizona. We don't have an official storefront, but we do offer local pick-up of your online orders by appointment.
We currently only ship to the USA. If you're from another country, check our Amazon store to see if they will ship to you.
We have designed Power Kits that are made to specifically work with our plane kits. Make sure to choose the "Airplane and Power Kit" bundle when adding your plane to your cart, or check out our Electronics Section to find yours.
We're always working on new projects and kits. J-Wing's current focus is to integrate the strengths of foam board, EPP foam, and 3D printing to develop kits that open the door to innovation, especially for classrooms.
Shipping & Returns
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Orders are typically shipped withing 1 business day, and they take anywhere from 1-7 business days to arrive. If you are a local customer, you can pick up your order for free, same-day, with our local pick-up option.
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