Several flapping-wing model kits are available to help you prepare for the Science Olympiad Flying Bird event. For the best flight times, you'll probably want to design and build your own ornithopter, eventually. But you should start out with an easy-to-build kit until you know what you're doing. Here are the available options:

		Falcon This is the easiest to build, and this is where you should start. Falcon flies up to 20 seconds (or 30 using contest grade rubber). You'll have to replace the plastic wing covering with tissue to comply with Science Olympiad rules. Available from the Ornithopter Zone's online store.
		EZ Ornithopter This one uses plastic fittings like the Falcon, but the design is somewhat more complicated. Performance is similar. Requires modification to comply with Science Olympiad rules. This is not available from the Ornithopter Zone, but your local hobby shop might have it. Give them a call!
		Phoenix This balsa-and-tissue model kit is a little more challenging to build, but it offers better performance (up to 1 minute) and it complies with Science Olympiad rules. Available from the Ornithopter Zone and Pitsco. (Pitsco calls it the Funbird, but it's the same kit.)
		Seabird This is like the Phoenix but with longer wings. It's a little harder to build, and it probably won't give you better flight times. It is interesting to compare the two models, however. Available from the Ornithopter Zone.