Working? MVP of the minigame

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities.meta

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Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/AbilityFactory.cs

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+using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
+using Core;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Data;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Abilities
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Factory for creating airplane abilities from settings configuration.
+    /// </summary>
+    public static class AbilityFactory
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create an ability instance based on type and settings.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static BaseAirplaneAbility CreateAbility(AirplaneAbilityType type, IAirplaneSettings settings)
+        {
+            if (settings == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Error("[AbilityFactory] Settings is null!");
+                return null;
+            }
+            
+            return type switch
+            {
+                AirplaneAbilityType.Jet => CreateJetAbility(settings),
+                AirplaneAbilityType.Bobbing => CreateBobbingAbility(settings),
+                AirplaneAbilityType.Drop => CreateDropAbility(settings),
+                _ => null
+            };
+        }
+        
+        private static JetAbility CreateJetAbility(IAirplaneSettings settings)
+        {
+            var config = settings.JetAbilityConfig;
+            return new JetAbility(
+                config.abilityName,
+                config.abilityIcon,
+                config.cooldownDuration,
+                config.jetSpeed,
+                config.jetAngle
+            );
+        }
+        
+        private static BobbingAbility CreateBobbingAbility(IAirplaneSettings settings)
+        {
+            var config = settings.BobbingAbilityConfig;
+            return new BobbingAbility(
+                config.abilityName,
+                config.abilityIcon,
+                config.cooldownDuration,
+                config.bobForce
+            );
+        }
+        
+        private static DropAbility CreateDropAbility(IAirplaneSettings settings)
+        {
+            var config = settings.DropAbilityConfig;
+            return new DropAbility(
+                config.abilityName,
+                config.abilityIcon,
+                config.cooldownDuration,
+                config.dropForce,
+                config.dropDistance,
+                config.zeroHorizontalVelocity
+            );
+        }
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/AbilityFactory.cs.meta

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Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/BaseAirplaneAbility.cs

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+using System;
+using Core;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Abilities
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Abstract base class for airplane special abilities.
+    /// Each ability defines its own execution logic, input handling, and cooldown.
+    /// Subclasses override Execute() to implement specific ability behavior.
+    /// Created from settings configuration at runtime.
+    /// </summary>
+    [System.Serializable]
+    public abstract class BaseAirplaneAbility
+    {
+        #region Configuration
+        
+        protected readonly string abilityName;
+        protected readonly Sprite abilityIcon;
+        protected readonly float cooldownDuration;
+        protected readonly bool canReuse;
+        protected bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Constructor
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Base constructor for abilities. Called by subclasses.
+        /// </summary>
+        protected BaseAirplaneAbility(string name, Sprite icon, float cooldown, bool reusable = true)
+        {
+            abilityName = name;
+            abilityIcon = icon;
+            cooldownDuration = cooldown;
+            canReuse = reusable;
+            showDebugLogs = false;
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Properties
+        
+        public string AbilityName => abilityName;
+        public Sprite AbilityIcon => abilityIcon;
+        public float CooldownDuration => cooldownDuration;
+        public bool CanReuse => canReuse;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region State (Runtime)
+        
+        protected Core.AirplaneController currentAirplane;
+        protected bool isActive;
+        protected bool isOnCooldown;
+        protected float cooldownTimer;
+        
+        public bool IsActive => isActive;
+        public bool IsOnCooldown => isOnCooldown;
+        public float CooldownRemaining => cooldownTimer;
+        public bool CanActivate => !isOnCooldown && !isActive && currentAirplane != null && currentAirplane.IsFlying;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Events
+        
+        public event Action<BaseAirplaneAbility> OnAbilityActivated;
+        public event Action<BaseAirplaneAbility> OnAbilityDeactivated;
+        public event Action<float, float> OnCooldownChanged; // (remaining, total)
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Lifecycle
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Initialize ability with airplane reference.
+        /// Called when airplane is spawned.
+        /// </summary>
+        public virtual void Initialize(Core.AirplaneController airplane)
+        {
+            currentAirplane = airplane;
+            isActive = false;
+            isOnCooldown = false;
+            cooldownTimer = 0f;
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Initialized with airplane");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Update cooldown timer. Called every frame by ability manager.
+        /// </summary>
+        public virtual void UpdateCooldown(float deltaTime)
+        {
+            if (isOnCooldown)
+            {
+                cooldownTimer -= deltaTime;
+                
+                if (cooldownTimer <= 0f)
+                {
+                    cooldownTimer = 0f;
+                    isOnCooldown = false;
+                    
+                    if (showDebugLogs)
+                    {
+                        Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Cooldown complete");
+                    }
+                }
+                
+                OnCooldownChanged?.Invoke(cooldownTimer, cooldownDuration);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Cleanup when airplane is destroyed or flight ends.
+        /// </summary>
+        public virtual void Cleanup()
+        {
+            if (isActive)
+            {
+                Deactivate();
+            }
+            
+            currentAirplane = null;
+            isActive = false;
+            isOnCooldown = false;
+            cooldownTimer = 0f;
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Cleaned up");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Abstract Methods (Must Override)
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Execute the ability effect.
+        /// Override to implement specific ability behavior.
+        /// </summary>
+        public abstract void Execute();
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Stop the ability effect (for sustained abilities).
+        /// Override if ability can be deactivated.
+        /// </summary>
+        public virtual void Deactivate()
+        {
+            if (!isActive) return;
+            
+            isActive = false;
+            OnAbilityDeactivated?.Invoke(this);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Deactivated");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Protected Helpers
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Start ability activation (called by subclasses).
+        /// </summary>
+        protected virtual void StartActivation()
+        {
+            if (!CanActivate)
+            {
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Warning($"[{abilityName}] Cannot activate - IsOnCooldown: {isOnCooldown}, IsActive: {isActive}, CanFly: {currentAirplane?.IsFlying}");
+                }
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            isActive = true;
+            OnAbilityActivated?.Invoke(this);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Activated");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Start cooldown timer (called by subclasses after execution).
+        /// </summary>
+        protected virtual void StartCooldown()
+        {
+            isOnCooldown = true;
+            cooldownTimer = cooldownDuration;
+            OnCooldownChanged?.Invoke(cooldownTimer, cooldownDuration);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Cooldown started: {cooldownDuration}s");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Check if airplane reference is valid.
+        /// </summary>
+        protected bool ValidateAirplane()
+        {
+            if (currentAirplane == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Warning($"[{abilityName}] Cannot execute - airplane reference is null!");
+                return false;
+            }
+            
+            if (!currentAirplane.IsFlying)
+            {
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[{abilityName}] Cannot execute - airplane is not flying!");
+                }
+                return false;
+            }
+            
+            return true;
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/BaseAirplaneAbility.cs.meta

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+timeCreated: 1764975940

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/BobbingAbility.cs

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+using Core;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Abilities
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Bobbing Plane Ability: Tap to jump upward and forward.
+    /// Instant ability - activates once, then cooldown.
+    /// Applies diagonal impulse (forward + upward) to maintain airborne momentum.
+    /// Configuration loaded from settings at runtime.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class BobbingAbility : BaseAirplaneAbility
+    {
+        #region Configuration
+        
+        private readonly Vector2 bobForce;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Constructor
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create bobbing ability with configuration from settings.
+        /// </summary>
+        public BobbingAbility(string name, Sprite icon, float cooldown, Vector2 force)
+            : base(name, icon, cooldown)
+        {
+            bobForce = force;
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Override Methods
+        
+        public override void Execute()
+        {
+            if (!ValidateAirplane()) return;
+            if (!CanActivate) return;
+            
+            StartActivation();
+            
+            var rb = currentAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb != null)
+            {
+                // Apply configured forward and upward impulse
+                // X = forward momentum, Y = upward lift
+                rb.AddForce(bobForce, ForceMode2D.Impulse);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[BobbingAbility] Executed - Force: {bobForce} (forward: {bobForce.x:F1}, upward: {bobForce.y:F1})");
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Instant ability - deactivate immediately and start cooldown
+            base.Deactivate();
+            StartCooldown();
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/BobbingAbility.cs.meta

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+timeCreated: 1764975962

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/DropAbility.cs

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+using System.Collections;
+using Core;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Abilities
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Drop Plane Ability: Swipe down to drop straight down.
+    /// Sustained ability - drops for fixed duration/distance.
+    /// Good for precision strikes on targets.
+    /// Configuration loaded from settings at runtime.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class DropAbility : BaseAirplaneAbility
+    {
+        #region Configuration
+        
+        private readonly float dropForce;
+        private readonly float dropDistance;
+        private readonly bool zeroHorizontalVelocity;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Constructor
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create drop ability with configuration from settings.
+        /// </summary>
+        public DropAbility(string name, Sprite icon, float cooldown, float force, float distance, bool zeroHorizontal = true)
+            : base(name, icon, cooldown)
+        {
+            dropForce = force;
+            dropDistance = distance;
+            zeroHorizontalVelocity = zeroHorizontal;
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region State
+        
+        private float originalXVelocity;
+        private Vector3 dropStartPosition;
+        private Coroutine dropCoroutine;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Override Methods
+        
+        public override void Execute()
+        {
+            if (!ValidateAirplane()) return;
+            if (!CanActivate) return;
+            
+            StartActivation();
+            
+            var rb = currentAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb != null)
+            {
+                // Store original velocity
+                originalXVelocity = rb.linearVelocity.x;
+                
+                // Zero horizontal velocity if configured
+                if (zeroHorizontalVelocity)
+                {
+                    rb.linearVelocity = new Vector2(0f, rb.linearVelocity.y);
+                }
+                
+                // Apply strong downward force
+                rb.AddForce(Vector2.down * dropForce, ForceMode2D.Impulse);
+                
+                // Track drop distance
+                dropStartPosition = currentAirplane.transform.position;
+                
+                // Start monitoring drop distance
+                dropCoroutine = currentAirplane.StartCoroutine(MonitorDropDistance());
+            }
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[DropAbility] Activated - Force: {dropForce}, Distance: {dropDistance}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        public override void Deactivate()
+        {
+            if (!isActive) return;
+            
+            // Stop monitoring
+            if (dropCoroutine != null && currentAirplane != null)
+            {
+                currentAirplane.StopCoroutine(dropCoroutine);
+                dropCoroutine = null;
+            }
+            
+            // Restore horizontal velocity (optional)
+            if (currentAirplane != null)
+            {
+                var rb = currentAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+                if (rb != null && zeroHorizontalVelocity)
+                {
+                    Vector2 currentVel = rb.linearVelocity;
+                    rb.linearVelocity = new Vector2(originalXVelocity * 0.5f, currentVel.y); // Resume at reduced speed
+                }
+            }
+            
+            base.Deactivate();
+            
+            // Start cooldown
+            StartCooldown();
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[DropAbility] Deactivated, cooldown started");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Drop Monitoring
+        
+        private IEnumerator MonitorDropDistance()
+        {
+            while (isActive && currentAirplane != null)
+            {
+                float distanceDropped = Mathf.Abs(dropStartPosition.y - currentAirplane.transform.position.y);
+                
+                if (distanceDropped >= dropDistance)
+                {
+                    // Drop distance reached - deactivate
+                    Deactivate();
+                    yield break;
+                }
+                
+                yield return null;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/DropAbility.cs.meta

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+guid: 3b79dff7e24b4167af7631351242d500
+timeCreated: 1764975977

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/JetAbility.cs

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+using Core;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Abilities
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Jet Plane Ability: Hold to fly straight without gravity.
+    /// Sustained ability - active while button held, deactivates on release.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class JetAbility : BaseAirplaneAbility
+    {
+        #region Configuration
+        
+        private readonly float jetSpeed;
+        private readonly float jetAngle;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Constructor
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create jet ability with configuration from settings.
+        /// </summary>
+        public JetAbility(string name, Sprite icon, float cooldown, float speed, float angle)
+            : base(name, icon, cooldown)
+        {
+            jetSpeed = speed;
+            jetAngle = angle;
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region State
+        
+        private float originalGravityScale;
+        private bool originalRotateToVelocity;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Override Methods
+        
+        public override void Execute()
+        {
+            if (!ValidateAirplane()) return;
+            if (!CanActivate) return;
+            
+            StartActivation();
+            
+            // Store original physics values
+            var rb = currentAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb != null)
+            {
+                originalGravityScale = rb.gravityScale;
+                
+                // Disable gravity
+                rb.gravityScale = 0f;
+                
+                // Set constant velocity in forward direction
+                Vector2 direction = Quaternion.Euler(0, 0, jetAngle) * Vector2.right;
+                rb.linearVelocity = direction.normalized * jetSpeed;
+            }
+            
+            // Disable rotation to velocity (maintain straight angle)
+            originalRotateToVelocity = currentAirplane.RotateToVelocity;
+            currentAirplane.RotateToVelocity = false;
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[JetAbility] Activated - Speed: {jetSpeed}, Angle: {jetAngle}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        public override void Deactivate()
+        {
+            if (!isActive) return;
+            
+            // Restore original physics
+            if (currentAirplane != null)
+            {
+                var rb = currentAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+                if (rb != null)
+                {
+                    rb.gravityScale = originalGravityScale;
+                }
+                
+                // Restore rotation behavior
+                currentAirplane.RotateToVelocity = originalRotateToVelocity;
+            }
+            
+            base.Deactivate();
+            
+            // Start cooldown after deactivation
+            StartCooldown();
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[JetAbility] Deactivated, cooldown started");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Abilities/JetAbility.cs.meta

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+fileFormatVersion: 2
+guid: 1175e6da9b23482c8ca74e18b35a82e4
+timeCreated: 1764975953

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Core/AirplaneController.cs

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ using System;
 using System.Collections;
 using Core;
 using Core.Lifecycle;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Abilities;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Data;
 using UnityEngine;
 
 namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
@@ -44,10 +46,6 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         [Tooltip("Gravity multiplier for arc calculation")]
         [SerializeField] private float gravity = 9.81f;
         
-        [Header("Visual")]
-        [Tooltip("Should airplane rotate to face velocity direction?")]
-        [SerializeField] private bool rotateToVelocity = true;
-        
         [Header("Debug")]
         [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs = false;
         
@@ -65,9 +63,14 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         private float mass;
         private float maxFlightTime;
         
+        // Ability system
+        private BaseAirplaneAbility currentAbility;
+        
         public bool IsFlying => isFlying;
         public Vector2 CurrentVelocity => rb2D != null ? rb2D.linearVelocity : Vector2.zero;
         public string LastHitTarget => lastHitTarget;
+        public BaseAirplaneAbility CurrentAbility => currentAbility;
+        public bool RotateToVelocity { get; set; } = true; // Made public for ability access
         
         #endregion
 
@@ -166,12 +169,18 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
             while (isFlying)
             {
                 // Rotate to face velocity direction (visual only)
-                if (rotateToVelocity && rb2D != null && rb2D.linearVelocity.magnitude > 0.1f)
+                if (RotateToVelocity && rb2D != null && rb2D.linearVelocity.magnitude > 0.1f)
                 {
                     float angle = Mathf.Atan2(rb2D.linearVelocity.y, rb2D.linearVelocity.x) * Mathf.Rad2Deg;
                     transform.rotation = Quaternion.Euler(0, 0, angle);
                 }
                 
+                // Update ability cooldown
+                if (currentAbility != null)
+                {
+                    currentAbility.UpdateCooldown(Time.deltaTime);
+                }
+                
                 // Update flight timer
                 flightTimer += Time.deltaTime;
                 
@@ -275,12 +284,97 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         
         #endregion
 
+        #region Ability System
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Initialize airplane with ability type from settings.
+        /// Called before launch to setup airplane properties.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void Initialize(AirplaneAbilityType abilityType)
+        {
+            // Get settings
+            var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<AppleHills.Core.Settings.IAirplaneSettings>();
+            if (settings == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Error("[AirplaneController] Cannot initialize - settings not found!");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Get airplane config
+            var config = settings.GetAirplaneConfig(abilityType);
+            
+            // Create ability from settings
+            currentAbility = Abilities.AbilityFactory.CreateAbility(abilityType, settings);
+            if (currentAbility != null)
+            {
+                currentAbility.Initialize(this);
+            }
+            
+            // Apply physics overrides
+            if (rb2D != null)
+            {
+                if (config.overrideMass)
+                {
+                    rb2D.mass = config.mass;
+                    mass = config.mass;
+                }
+                
+                if (config.overrideGravityScale)
+                    rb2D.gravityScale = config.gravityScale;
+                
+                if (config.overrideDrag)
+                    rb2D.linearDamping = config.drag;
+            }
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneController] Initialized with type: {config.displayName}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Activate the airplane's special ability.
+        /// Called by UI button or input system.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void ActivateAbility()
+        {
+            if (currentAbility != null && currentAbility.CanActivate)
+            {
+                currentAbility.Execute();
+            }
+            else if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[AirplaneController] Cannot activate ability - not ready or no ability assigned");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Deactivate the airplane's special ability (for sustained abilities).
+        /// Called when releasing hold button.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void DeactivateAbility()
+        {
+            if (currentAbility != null && currentAbility.IsActive)
+            {
+                currentAbility.Deactivate();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+
         #region Cleanup
         
         internal override void OnManagedDestroy()
         {
             base.OnManagedDestroy();
             
+            // Cleanup ability
+            if (currentAbility != null)
+            {
+                currentAbility.Cleanup();
+                currentAbility = null;
+            }
+            
             // Stop any coroutines
             StopAllCoroutines();
         }

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Core/AirplaneGameManager.cs

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         [SerializeField] private AirplaneTargetValidator targetValidator;
         [SerializeField] private AirplaneSpawnManager spawnManager;
         
-        [Header("Targets")]
-        [Tooltip("All targets in the scene (for highlighting)")]
-        [SerializeField] private Targets.AirplaneTarget[] allTargets;
+        [Header("Airplane Type Selection")]
+        [SerializeField] private UI.AirplaneSelectionUI selectionUI;
+        [SerializeField] private UI.AirplaneAbilityButton abilityButton;
         
         [Header("Debug")]
         [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs = true;
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
 
         #region State
         
-        private AirplaneGameState _currentState = AirplaneGameState.Intro;
+        private AirplaneGameState _currentState = AirplaneGameState.AirplaneSelection;
         private Person _currentPerson;
         private Person _previousPerson;
         private AirplaneController _currentAirplane;
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         private int _successCount;
         private int _failCount;
         private int _totalTurns;
+        private AirplaneAbilityType _selectedAirplaneType;
         
         public AirplaneGameState CurrentState => _currentState;
         public Person CurrentPerson => _currentPerson;
@@ -175,9 +176,17 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 Logging.Error("[AirplaneGameManager] AirplaneSpawnManager not assigned!");
             }
             
-            if (allTargets == null || allTargets.Length == 0)
+            // Validate airplane selection system
+            if (selectionUI == null)
             {
-                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] No targets assigned!");
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] ⚠️ SelectionUI not assigned! Player will not be able to choose airplane type.");
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] → Assign AirplaneSelectionUI GameObject in Inspector under 'Airplane Type Selection'");
+            }
+            
+            if (abilityButton == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] ⚠️ AbilityButton not assigned! Player will not be able to use abilities.");
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] → Assign AirplaneAbilityButton GameObject in Inspector under 'Airplane Type Selection'");
             }
         }
         
@@ -200,21 +209,85 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         #region Game Flow
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Start the game
+        /// Start the game - begins with intro sequence
         /// </summary>
         public void StartGame()
         {
             if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] ===== GAME STARTING =====");
             
-            ChangeState(AirplaneGameState.Intro);
+            // Start with intro camera blend, THEN show selection UI
             StartCoroutine(IntroSequence());
         }
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Intro sequence: blend to intro camera, greet all people, blend to aiming camera
+        /// Airplane selection sequence: show selection UI, wait for player choice
+        /// Called AFTER intro camera blend
+        /// </summary>
+        private IEnumerator AirplaneSelectionSequence()
+        {
+            ChangeState(AirplaneGameState.AirplaneSelection);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] === AIRPLANE SELECTION STARTING ===");
+            
+            // Show selection UI
+            if (selectionUI != null)
+            {
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] SelectionUI found! GameObject: {selectionUI.gameObject.name}, Active: {selectionUI.gameObject.activeSelf}");
+                }
+                
+                selectionUI.Show();
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] Called selectionUI.Show(). GameObject now active: {selectionUI.gameObject.activeSelf}");
+                }
+                
+                // Wait for player to select and confirm
+                yield return new WaitUntil(() => selectionUI.HasSelectedType);
+                
+                _selectedAirplaneType = selectionUI.GetSelectedType();
+                selectionUI.Hide();
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] Selected airplane: {_selectedAirplaneType}");
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] ⚠️ selectionUI is NULL! Cannot show selection UI. Check Inspector.");
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneGameManager] Using default airplane type from settings as fallback.");
+                
+                // Fallback: use default type from settings
+                var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<AppleHills.Core.Settings.IAirplaneSettings>();
+                if (settings != null)
+                {
+                    _selectedAirplaneType = settings.DefaultAirplaneType;
+                    
+                    if (showDebugLogs)
+                    {
+                        Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] No selection UI, using default: {_selectedAirplaneType}");
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    _selectedAirplaneType = AirplaneAbilityType.Jet; // Ultimate fallback
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Continue with hellos after selection
+            yield return StartCoroutine(IntroHellosSequence());
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Intro sequence: blend to intro camera, THEN show airplane selection
         /// </summary>
         private IEnumerator IntroSequence()
         {
+            ChangeState(AirplaneGameState.Intro);
+            
             if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Playing intro sequence...");
             
             // 1. Blend to intro camera
@@ -224,7 +297,21 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 yield return new WaitForSeconds(0.5f); // Camera blend time
             }
             
-            // 2. Iterate over each person and allow them to say their hellos
+            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Intro camera ready. Now showing airplane selection...");
+            
+            // 2. Show airplane selection UI and wait for player choice
+            yield return StartCoroutine(AirplaneSelectionSequence());
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Hellos sequence: all people greet, then blend to aiming camera
+        /// Called AFTER airplane selection is complete
+        /// </summary>
+        private IEnumerator IntroHellosSequence()
+        {
+            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Starting hellos sequence...");
+            
+            // 1. Iterate over each person and allow them to say their hellos
             if (personQueue != null && personQueue.HasMorePeople())
             {
                 if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Introducing all people...");
@@ -243,7 +330,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] All introductions complete");
             }
             
-            // 3. Blend to aiming camera (first person's turn will start)
+            // 2. Blend to aiming camera (first person's turn will start)
             if (cameraManager != null)
             {
                 cameraManager.SwitchToState(AirplaneCameraState.Aiming);
@@ -278,6 +365,34 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 if (cameraManager != null)
                 {
                     cameraManager.SwitchToState(AirplaneCameraState.NextPerson);
+                    
+                    // Wait for camera blend to complete before cleanup and reaction
+                    yield return new WaitForSeconds(0.5f); // Camera blend time
+                }
+                
+                // NOW cleanup spawned objects after camera has blended (camera shows scene before cleanup)
+                if (spawnManager != null)
+                {
+                    if (_lastShotHit)
+                    {
+                        // Success: Full cleanup - destroy all spawned objects and target
+                        spawnManager.CleanupSpawnedObjects();
+                        
+                        if (showDebugLogs)
+                        {
+                            Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Cleaned up spawned objects after successful shot");
+                        }
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        // Failure: Keep spawned objects for retry, just reset tracking state
+                        spawnManager.ResetForRetry();
+                        
+                        if (showDebugLogs)
+                        {
+                            Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Kept spawned objects for retry after miss");
+                        }
+                    }
                 }
                 
                 // Handle the previous person's reaction (celebrate/disappointment), removal (if hit), and shuffle
@@ -295,21 +410,25 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 yield break;
             }
             
+            // Check if this is a NEW person (different from previous) or a retry (same person)
+            bool isNewPerson = _previousPerson != _currentPerson;
+            
             if (showDebugLogs) 
             {
-                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] === Turn {_totalTurns}: {_currentPerson.PersonName} ===" +
+                string turnType = isNewPerson ? "NEW PERSON" : "RETRY";
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] === Turn {_totalTurns}: {_currentPerson.PersonName} ({turnType}) ===" +
                              $"\n  Target: {_currentPerson.TargetName}");
             }
             
             OnPersonStartTurn?.Invoke(_currentPerson);
             
-            // Introduce the new person (unless it's the first turn - they already greeted in intro)
-            if (_previousPerson != null)
+            // Only introduce if this is a NEW person
+            if (isNewPerson && _previousPerson != null)
             {
-                // Subsequent turns - person says hello
+                // Switching to a new person (after success) - they say hello
                 yield return StartCoroutine(personQueue.IntroduceNextPerson());
             }
-            else
+            else if (_previousPerson == null)
             {
                 // First turn - they already said hello during intro, just brief camera pause
                 if (cameraManager != null)
@@ -318,11 +437,14 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                     yield return new WaitForSeconds(0.5f);
                 }
             }
+            // else: Same person retry (after failure) - skip introduction, go straight to aiming
             
             // Initialize spawn manager for this person's target
             if (spawnManager != null)
             {
-                spawnManager.InitializeForGame(_currentPerson.TargetName);
+                // Pass retry flag: true if same person, false if new person
+                bool isRetry = !isNewPerson;
+                spawnManager.InitializeForGame(_currentPerson.TargetName, isRetry);
             }
             
             // Queue done - continue game flow
@@ -331,9 +453,6 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 targetValidator.SetExpectedTarget(_currentPerson.TargetName);
             }
             
-            // Highlight the target
-            HighlightTarget(_currentPerson.TargetName);
-            
             // Enter aiming state
             EnterAimingState();
         }
@@ -353,6 +472,17 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 cameraManager.SwitchToState(AirplaneCameraState.Aiming);
             }
             
+            // Spawn airplane at slingshot with selected type
+            if (launchController != null && _selectedAirplaneType != AirplaneAbilityType.None)
+            {
+                launchController.SetAirplaneType(_selectedAirplaneType);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] Spawned airplane at slingshot: {_selectedAirplaneType}");
+                }
+            }
+            
             // Show target UI
             if (spawnManager != null)
             {
@@ -387,6 +517,17 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
             
             ChangeState(AirplaneGameState.Flying);
             
+            // Show ability button if airplane has an ability
+            if (abilityButton != null && airplane.CurrentAbility != null)
+            {
+                abilityButton.Setup(airplane, airplane.CurrentAbility);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] Ability button shown: {airplane.CurrentAbility.AbilityName}");
+                }
+            }
+            
             // Start following airplane with camera
             if (cameraManager != null)
             {
@@ -501,6 +642,17 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         {
             ChangeState(AirplaneGameState.Evaluating);
             
+            // Hide ability button
+            if (abilityButton != null)
+            {
+                abilityButton.Hide();
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Ability button hidden");
+                }
+            }
+            
             // Stop following airplane
             if (cameraManager != null)
             {
@@ -528,6 +680,9 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
             
             OnPersonFinishTurn?.Invoke(_currentPerson, success);
             
+            // Store success state for later use
+            _lastShotHit = success;
+            
             // Wait for evaluation display (stub)
             yield return new WaitForSeconds(1f);
             
@@ -538,20 +693,14 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 _currentAirplane = null;
             }
             
-            // Clean up spawned objects
-            if (spawnManager != null)
-            {
-                spawnManager.CleanupSpawnedObjects();
-            }
-            
             // Clear launch controller reference
             if (launchController != null)
             {
                 launchController.ClearActiveAirplane();
             }
             
-            // Clear target highlighting
-            ClearAllTargetHighlights();
+            // NOTE: Spawned objects cleanup moved to SetupNextPerson() to happen AFTER camera blend
+            // This ensures camera shows the scene before cleanup and person reaction
             
             // Move to next person
             StartCoroutine(SetupNextPerson());
@@ -581,45 +730,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
             if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[AirplaneGameManager] Game complete");
         }
         
-        #endregion
 
-        #region Target Management
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Highlight a specific target by name
-        /// </summary>
-        private void HighlightTarget(string targetName)
-        {
-            if (allTargets == null) return;
-            
-            foreach (var target in allTargets)
-            {
-                if (target != null)
-                {
-                    bool isActive = string.Equals(target.TargetName, targetName, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
-                    target.SetAsActiveTarget(isActive);
-                }
-            }
-            
-            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneGameManager] Highlighted target: {targetName}");
-        }
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Clear all target highlights
-        /// </summary>
-        private void ClearAllTargetHighlights()
-        {
-            if (allTargets == null) return;
-            
-            foreach (var target in allTargets)
-            {
-                if (target != null)
-                {
-                    target.SetAsActiveTarget(false);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        
         #endregion
 
         #region Public Query Methods

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Core/AirplaneLaunchController.cs

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ using System;
 using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
 using Common.Input;
 using Core;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Data;
 using UnityEngine;
 
 namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
@@ -64,6 +65,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         #region State
         
         private AirplaneController _activeAirplane;
+        private AirplaneAbilityType _selectedAirplaneType;
         
         public AirplaneController ActiveAirplane => _activeAirplane;
         
@@ -116,18 +118,48 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         
         #endregion
 
-        #region Launch
+        #region Airplane Type System
         
-        protected override void PerformLaunch(Vector2 direction, float force)
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Set the airplane type and spawn it at slingshot (before aiming).
+        /// </summary>
+        public void SetAirplaneType(Data.AirplaneAbilityType abilityType)
         {
-            if (airplanePrefab == null)
+            _selectedAirplaneType = abilityType;
+            SpawnAirplaneAtSlingshot();
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Spawn airplane at slingshot anchor (pre-launch).
+        /// </summary>
+        private void SpawnAirplaneAtSlingshot()
+        {
+            // Clear existing
+            if (_activeAirplane != null)
             {
-                Logging.Error("[AirplaneLaunchController] Cannot launch - airplane prefab not assigned!");
+                Destroy(_activeAirplane.gameObject);
+                _activeAirplane = null;
+            }
+            
+            // Get settings and airplane config
+            var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<AppleHills.Core.Settings.IAirplaneSettings>();
+            if (settings == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Error("[AirplaneLaunchController] Cannot spawn - settings not found!");
                 return;
             }
             
-            // Spawn airplane at launch anchor
-            GameObject airplaneObj = Instantiate(airplanePrefab, launchAnchor.position, Quaternion.identity);
+            var config = settings.GetAirplaneConfig(_selectedAirplaneType);
+            GameObject prefab = config.prefab ?? airplanePrefab;
+            
+            if (prefab == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Error("[AirplaneLaunchController] No airplane prefab available!");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Instantiate at launch anchor
+            GameObject airplaneObj = Instantiate(prefab, launchAnchor.position, Quaternion.identity);
             _activeAirplane = airplaneObj.GetComponent<AirplaneController>();
             
             if (_activeAirplane == null)
@@ -137,6 +169,41 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 return;
             }
             
+            // Initialize with ability type
+            _activeAirplane.Initialize(_selectedAirplaneType);
+            
+            // Set kinematic until launch
+            var rb = _activeAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb != null)
+            {
+                rb.bodyType = RigidbodyType2D.Kinematic;
+            }
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneLaunchController] Spawned airplane at slingshot: {config.displayName}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+
+        #region Launch
+        
+        protected override void PerformLaunch(Vector2 direction, float force)
+        {
+            if (_activeAirplane == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Error("[AirplaneLaunchController] No airplane to launch! Call SetAirplaneType first.");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Set dynamic before launch
+            var rb = _activeAirplane.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb != null)
+            {
+                rb.bodyType = RigidbodyType2D.Dynamic;
+            }
+            
             // Launch the airplane
             _activeAirplane.Launch(direction, force);
             

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Core/AirplaneSpawnManager.cs

@@ -92,6 +92,10 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         private int _positiveSpawnCount;
         private int _negativeSpawnCount;
         
+        // Adaptive spawn distance (persistent across retries)
+        private float _furthestReachedX;
+        private bool _isRetryAttempt;
+        
         // Cached dictionaries
         private Dictionary<string, GameObject> _targetPrefabDict;
         private IAirplaneSettings _settings;
@@ -121,6 +125,12 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
             
             float planeX = _planeTransform.position.x;
             
+            // Track furthest X position reached
+            if (planeX > _furthestReachedX)
+            {
+                _furthestReachedX = planeX;
+            }
+            
             // Check if target should be spawned (when plane gets within spawn distance)
             if (!_hasSpawnedTarget && _targetPrefabToSpawn != null)
             {
@@ -149,22 +159,28 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 }
             }
             
-            // If past threshold, handle spawning
+            // If past threshold, handle spawning (only if we're going further than before)
             if (_hasPassedThreshold)
             {
-                // Spawn objects at intervals
-                if (Time.time >= _nextObjectSpawnTime)
-                {
-                    SpawnRandomObject();
-                    ScheduleNextObjectSpawn();
-                }
+                // Only spawn new content if plane is beyond previous furthest point (for retries)
+                bool shouldSpawnNewContent = !_isRetryAttempt || planeX > (_furthestReachedX - _settings.SpawnDistanceAhead);
                 
-                // Spawn ground tiles ahead of plane
-                float groundSpawnTargetX = planeX + GetGroundSpawnAheadDistance();
-                while (_nextGroundSpawnX < groundSpawnTargetX)
+                if (shouldSpawnNewContent)
                 {
-                    SpawnGroundTile();
-                    _nextGroundSpawnX += _settings.GroundSpawnInterval;
+                    // Spawn objects at intervals
+                    if (Time.time >= _nextObjectSpawnTime)
+                    {
+                        SpawnRandomObject();
+                        ScheduleNextObjectSpawn();
+                    }
+                    
+                    // Spawn ground tiles ahead of plane
+                    float groundSpawnTargetX = planeX + GetGroundSpawnAheadDistance();
+                    while (_nextGroundSpawnX < groundSpawnTargetX)
+                    {
+                        SpawnGroundTile();
+                        _nextGroundSpawnX += _settings.GroundSpawnInterval;
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -179,22 +195,38 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         /// Target will spawn when plane gets within spawn distance.
         /// </summary>
         /// <param name="targetKey">Key of the target to spawn</param>
-        public void InitializeForGame(string targetKey)
+        /// <param name="isRetry">True if this is a retry attempt (keeps existing spawned objects and target position)</param>
+        public void InitializeForGame(string targetKey, bool isRetry = false)
         {
             _currentTargetKey = targetKey;
             _isSpawningActive = false;
             _hasPassedThreshold = false;
-            _hasSpawnedTarget = false;
-            _positiveSpawnCount = 0;
-            _negativeSpawnCount = 0;
+            _isRetryAttempt = isRetry;
             
-            // Determine target spawn distance
-            _targetDistance = Random.Range((float)_settings.TargetMinDistance, (float)_settings.TargetMaxDistance);
-            _targetSpawnPosition = new Vector3(_targetDistance, 0f, 0f);
-            
-            if (showDebugLogs)
+            // Only reset target and spawn state if NOT a retry
+            if (!isRetry)
             {
-                Logging.Debug($"[SpawnManager] Initialized for target '{targetKey}' at distance {_targetDistance:F2}");
+                _hasSpawnedTarget = false;
+                _positiveSpawnCount = 0;
+                _negativeSpawnCount = 0;
+                _furthestReachedX = 0f;
+                
+                // Determine NEW target spawn distance
+                _targetDistance = Random.Range((float)_settings.TargetMinDistance, (float)_settings.TargetMaxDistance);
+                _targetSpawnPosition = new Vector3(_targetDistance, 0f, 0f);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[SpawnManager] Initialized NEW turn for target '{targetKey}' at distance {_targetDistance:F2}");
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Retry: Keep existing target position and spawned objects
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[SpawnManager] Initialized RETRY for target '{targetKey}' at distance {_targetDistance:F2}, furthest reached: {_furthestReachedX:F2}");
+                }
             }
             
             // Find target prefab and extract icon WITHOUT spawning
@@ -296,7 +328,8 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         }
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Clean up all spawned objects (call on game restart/cleanup).
+        /// Clean up all spawned objects (call on successful shot or game restart).
+        /// Destroys all spawned content including target, objects, and ground tiles.
         /// </summary>
         public void CleanupSpawnedObjects()
         {
@@ -321,6 +354,33 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 Destroy(_spawnedTarget);
                 _spawnedTarget = null;
             }
+            
+            // Reset all spawn state
+            _hasSpawnedTarget = false;
+            _hasPassedThreshold = false;
+            _furthestReachedX = 0f;
+            _positiveSpawnCount = 0;
+            _negativeSpawnCount = 0;
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[SpawnManager] Full cleanup completed (success or game restart)");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Reset tracking state for retry attempt (keeps spawned objects).
+        /// Call this when player fails and will retry the same shot.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void ResetForRetry()
+        {
+            // Don't destroy anything - keep all spawned objects and target
+            // Just reset the tracking state so spawning can continue if plane goes further
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[SpawnManager] Reset for retry (keeping spawned objects, furthest reached: {_furthestReachedX:F2})");
+            }
         }
         
         /// <summary>
@@ -559,11 +619,29 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         /// <summary>
         /// Spawn a random positive or negative object.
         /// Uses weighted randomness to maintain target ratio.
+        /// Avoids spawning near target position to prevent obscuring it.
         /// </summary>
         private void SpawnRandomObject()
         {
             if (_planeTransform == null) return;
             
+            // Calculate spawn X position ahead of plane
+            float spawnX = _planeTransform.position.x + _settings.SpawnDistanceAhead;
+            
+            // Check if spawn position is too close to target (avoid obscuring it)
+            float distanceToTarget = Mathf.Abs(spawnX - _targetSpawnPosition.x);
+            float targetClearanceZone = 10f; // Don't spawn within 10 units of target
+            
+            if (distanceToTarget < targetClearanceZone)
+            {
+                // Too close to target, skip this spawn
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[SpawnManager] Skipped object spawn at X={spawnX:F2} (too close to target at X={_targetSpawnPosition.x:F2})");
+                }
+                return;
+            }
+            
             // Determine if spawning positive or negative based on weighted ratio
             bool spawnPositive = ShouldSpawnPositive();
             
@@ -588,9 +666,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
             
             if (prefabToSpawn == null) return;
             
-            // Calculate spawn X position ahead of plane
-            float spawnX = _planeTransform.position.x + _settings.SpawnDistanceAhead;
-            
+
             // Spawn object at temporary position
             Vector3 tempPosition = new Vector3(spawnX, 0f, 0f);
             GameObject spawnedObject = Instantiate(prefabToSpawn, tempPosition, Quaternion.identity);

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Core/Person.cs

@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         /// Shows debug text, waits, then hides it. Cancels any previous debug display.
         /// Awaitable so callers can yield return this coroutine.
         /// </summary>
-        public IEnumerator PrintDebugText(string inputText, float duration = 2.0f)
+        public IEnumerator PrintDebugText(string inputText, float duration = 0.5f)
         {
             if (debugText != null)
             {

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Core/PersonQueue.cs

@@ -165,7 +165,8 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         }
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Remove the current person from the queue after their turn
+        /// Remove the current person from the queue after their turn.
+        /// Destroys the person's GameObject.
         /// </summary>
         public void RemoveCurrentPerson()
         {
@@ -179,6 +180,17 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 Logging.Debug($"[PersonQueue] Removed {removedPerson.PersonName} from queue. " +
                              $"Remaining: {RemainingPeople}");
             }
+            
+            // Destroy the person's GameObject
+            if (removedPerson != null && removedPerson.gameObject != null)
+            {
+                Destroy(removedPerson.gameObject);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[PersonQueue] Destroyed GameObject for {removedPerson.PersonName}");
+                }
+            }
         }
         
         #endregion
@@ -227,14 +239,14 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
                 
                 if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[PersonQueue] Success! Removing person and shuffling queue...");
                 
-                // Store position before removal for shuffle animation
-                Vector3 removedPosition = currentPerson.PersonTransform.position;
+                // Remember the first person's position BEFORE removing them
+                Vector3 firstPersonPosition = currentPerson.PersonTransform.position;
                 
-                // Remove successful person from queue
+                // Remove successful person from queue (they're no longer in peopleInQueue)
                 RemoveCurrentPerson();
                 
-                // Shuffle remaining people toward the removed person's position
-                yield return StartCoroutine(ShuffleTransition(removedPosition));
+                // Shuffle remaining people forward to fill the first person's spot
+                yield return StartCoroutine(ShuffleToPosition(firstPersonPosition));
             }
             else
             {
@@ -271,47 +283,64 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Core
         }
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Shuffle remaining people toward a target position (visual transition).
+        /// Shuffle remaining people forward to fill the first person's spot.
+        /// The next person (now at index 0) moves to the first person's position.
+        /// All other people move forward proportionally.
+        /// Only tweens X position to prevent characters with foot pivots from floating.
         /// </summary>
-        private IEnumerator ShuffleTransition(Vector3 targetPosition)
+        private IEnumerator ShuffleToPosition(Vector3 firstPersonPosition)
         {
             if (peopleInQueue.Count == 0)
             {
                 yield break; // No one left to shuffle
             }
             
-            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[PersonQueue] Shuffling {peopleInQueue.Count} people");
+            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[PersonQueue] Shuffling {peopleInQueue.Count} people forward to first position");
             
-            // Store starting positions
-            List<Vector3> startPositions = new List<Vector3>();
-            foreach (var person in peopleInQueue)
+            // Store starting X positions and calculate target X positions
+            List<float> startXPositions = new List<float>();
+            List<float> targetXPositions = new List<float>();
+            
+            for (int i = 0; i < peopleInQueue.Count; i++)
             {
-                startPositions.Add(person.PersonTransform.position);
+                Person person = peopleInQueue[i];
+                startXPositions.Add(person.PersonTransform.position.x);
+                
+                if (i == 0)
+                {
+                    // Next person (index 0) moves to first person's X position
+                    targetXPositions.Add(firstPersonPosition.x);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    // Everyone else moves to the X position of the person ahead of them
+                    targetXPositions.Add(peopleInQueue[i - 1].PersonTransform.position.x);
+                }
             }
             
-            // Animate shuffle
+            // Animate shuffle (only X axis)
             float elapsed = 0f;
             while (elapsed < shuffleDuration)
             {
                 elapsed += Time.deltaTime;
                 float t = elapsed / shuffleDuration;
                 
-                // Move each person toward the left (toward removed person's spot)
+                // Smoothly lerp each person's X position only (preserve Y and Z)
                 for (int i = 0; i < peopleInQueue.Count; i++)
                 {
-                    Vector3 start = startPositions[i];
-                    Vector3 end = start + Vector3.left * shuffleDistance;
-                    peopleInQueue[i].PersonTransform.position = Vector3.Lerp(start, end, t);
+                    float newX = Mathf.Lerp(startXPositions[i], targetXPositions[i], t);
+                    Vector3 currentPos = peopleInQueue[i].PersonTransform.position;
+                    peopleInQueue[i].PersonTransform.position = new Vector3(newX, currentPos.y, currentPos.z);
                 }
                 
                 yield return null;
             }
             
-            // Ensure final positions are exact
+            // Ensure final X positions are exact (preserve Y and Z)
             for (int i = 0; i < peopleInQueue.Count; i++)
             {
-                Vector3 finalPos = startPositions[i] + Vector3.left * shuffleDistance;
-                peopleInQueue[i].PersonTransform.position = finalPos;
+                Vector3 currentPos = peopleInQueue[i].PersonTransform.position;
+                peopleInQueue[i].PersonTransform.position = new Vector3(targetXPositions[i], currentPos.y, currentPos.z);
             }
             
             if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug("[PersonQueue] Shuffle complete");

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Data/AirplaneAbilityConfig.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Data
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Configuration for Jet Plane ability.
+    /// </summary>
+    [System.Serializable]
+    public class JetAbilityConfig
+    {
+        [Header("Jet Ability")]
+        [Tooltip("Display name")]
+        public string abilityName = "Jet Boost";
+        
+        [Tooltip("Icon for ability button")]
+        public Sprite abilityIcon;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Cooldown duration in seconds")]
+        public float cooldownDuration = 5f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Speed while ability is active")]
+        public float jetSpeed = 15f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Direction angle (0 = right, 90 = up)")]
+        public float jetAngle = 0f;
+    }
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Configuration for Bobbing Plane ability.
+    /// </summary>
+    [System.Serializable]
+    public class BobbingAbilityConfig
+    {
+        [Header("Bobbing Ability")]
+        [Tooltip("Display name")]
+        public string abilityName = "Air Hop";
+        
+        [Tooltip("Icon for ability button")]
+        public Sprite abilityIcon;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Cooldown duration in seconds")]
+        public float cooldownDuration = 3f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Force applied on activation (X = forward, Y = upward)")]
+        public Vector2 bobForce = new Vector2(7f, 10f);
+    }
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Configuration for Drop Plane ability.
+    /// </summary>
+    [System.Serializable]
+    public class DropAbilityConfig
+    {
+        [Header("Drop Ability")]
+        [Tooltip("Display name")]
+        public string abilityName = "Dive Bomb";
+        
+        [Tooltip("Icon for ability button")]
+        public Sprite abilityIcon;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Cooldown duration in seconds")]
+        public float cooldownDuration = 4f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Downward force applied")]
+        public float dropForce = 20f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Distance to drop before returning to normal flight")]
+        public float dropDistance = 5f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Should horizontal velocity be zeroed during drop?")]
+        public bool zeroHorizontalVelocity = true;
+    }
+    
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Configuration for an airplane type with visual and physics properties.
+    /// </summary>
+    [System.Serializable]
+    public class AirplaneTypeConfig
+    {
+        [Header("Identity")]
+        [Tooltip("Display name for UI")]
+        public string displayName = "Airplane";
+        
+        [Tooltip("Airplane prefab")]
+        public GameObject prefab;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Preview sprite for selection UI")]
+        public Sprite previewSprite;
+        
+        [Header("Ability")]
+        [Tooltip("Which ability this airplane uses")]
+        public AirplaneAbilityType abilityType = AirplaneAbilityType.Jet;
+        
+        [Header("Physics Overrides (Optional)")]
+        [Tooltip("Override default mass")]
+        public bool overrideMass;
+        public float mass = 1f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Override default gravity scale")]
+        public bool overrideGravityScale;
+        public float gravityScale = 1f;
+        
+        [Tooltip("Override default drag")]
+        public bool overrideDrag;
+        public float drag = 0f;
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Data/AirplaneAbilityConfig.cs.meta

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+guid: 57bed242caa44ef5bbcd33348d5c908f
+timeCreated: 1764977731

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Data/AirplaneAbilityType.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Data
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Types of special abilities available for airplanes.
+    /// </summary>
+    public enum AirplaneAbilityType
+    {
+        None,
+        Jet,      // Hold to fly straight without gravity
+        Bobbing,  // Tap to jump upward, reduces speed
+        Drop      // Swipe down to drop straight down
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Data/AirplaneAbilityType.cs.meta

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+timeCreated: 1764975919

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Data/AirplaneGameState.cs

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Data
     /// </summary>
     public enum AirplaneGameState
     {
+        AirplaneSelection, // Player selecting airplane type
         Intro,          // Intro sequence
         NextPerson,     // Introducing the next person
         Aiming,         // Player is aiming the airplane

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive.meta

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Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneBouncySurface.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Interactive
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Bounces airplanes on collision with configurable bounce multiplier.
+    /// Can be used for trampolines, bounce pads, or elastic surfaces.
+    /// </summary>
+    [RequireComponent(typeof(Collider2D))]
+    public class AirplaneBouncySurface : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        [Header("Bounce Configuration")]
+        [SerializeField] private float bounceMultiplier = 1.5f;
+        [SerializeField] private Vector2 bounceDirection = Vector2.up;
+        [SerializeField] private bool useReflection = true;
+        
+        [Header("Optional Modifiers")]
+        [SerializeField] private float minBounceVelocity = 2f;
+        [SerializeField] private float maxBounceVelocity = 20f;
+        
+        [Header("Visual Feedback (Optional)")]
+        [SerializeField] private Animator bounceAnimator;
+        [SerializeField] private string bounceTrigger = "Bounce";
+        [SerializeField] private AudioSource bounceSound;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            // Ensure collider is trigger
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                collider.isTrigger = true;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnTriggerEnter2D(Collider2D other)
+        {
+            // Check if it's an airplane
+            var airplane = other.GetComponent<Core.AirplaneController>();
+            if (airplane == null || !airplane.IsFlying) return;
+            
+            var rb = other.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb == null) return;
+            
+            // Calculate bounce velocity
+            Vector2 newVelocity;
+            
+            if (useReflection)
+            {
+                // Reflect velocity around bounce direction (normal)
+                Vector2 normal = bounceDirection.normalized;
+                newVelocity = Vector2.Reflect(rb.linearVelocity, normal) * bounceMultiplier;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Direct bounce in specified direction
+                float speed = rb.linearVelocity.magnitude * bounceMultiplier;
+                newVelocity = bounceDirection.normalized * speed;
+            }
+            
+            // Clamp velocity
+            float magnitude = newVelocity.magnitude;
+            if (magnitude < minBounceVelocity)
+            {
+                newVelocity = newVelocity.normalized * minBounceVelocity;
+            }
+            else if (magnitude > maxBounceVelocity)
+            {
+                newVelocity = newVelocity.normalized * maxBounceVelocity;
+            }
+            
+            // Apply bounce
+            rb.linearVelocity = newVelocity;
+            
+            // Visual/audio feedback
+            PlayBounceEffects();
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Debug.Log($"[AirplaneBouncySurface] Bounced {other.name}: velocity={newVelocity}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void PlayBounceEffects()
+        {
+            // Trigger animation
+            if (bounceAnimator != null && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(bounceTrigger))
+            {
+                bounceAnimator.SetTrigger(bounceTrigger);
+            }
+            
+            // Play sound
+            if (bounceSound != null)
+            {
+                bounceSound.Play();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDrawGizmos()
+        {
+            // Visualize bounce direction in editor
+            Gizmos.color = Color.cyan;
+            
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                Vector3 center = collider.bounds.center;
+                Vector3 direction = bounceDirection.normalized;
+                
+                // Draw arrow showing bounce direction
+                Gizmos.DrawRay(center, direction * 2f);
+                Gizmos.DrawWireSphere(center + direction * 2f, 0.3f);
+                
+                // Draw surface bounds
+                Gizmos.DrawWireCube(collider.bounds.center, collider.bounds.size);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+

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Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneGravityWell.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,148 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Interactive
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Gravity well that pulls airplanes toward its center.
+    /// Creates challenging "danger zones" that players must avoid or escape from.
+    /// </summary>
+    [RequireComponent(typeof(Collider2D))]
+    public class AirplaneGravityWell : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        [Header("Gravity Configuration")]
+        [SerializeField] private float pullStrength = 5f;
+        [SerializeField] private bool useInverseSquare = false;
+        [SerializeField] private float minPullDistance = 0.5f;
+        
+        [Header("Optional Modifiers")]
+        [SerializeField] private float maxPullForce = 15f;
+        [SerializeField] private AnimationCurve pullFalloff = AnimationCurve.Linear(0, 1, 1, 0);
+        
+        [Header("Visual Feedback (Optional)")]
+        [SerializeField] private ParticleSystem gravityParticles;
+        [SerializeField] private SpriteRenderer centerSprite;
+        [SerializeField] private float rotationSpeed = 90f;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        [SerializeField] private bool drawDebugLines = true;
+        
+        private Vector2 centerPosition;
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            // Ensure collider is trigger
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                collider.isTrigger = true;
+            }
+            
+            centerPosition = transform.position;
+        }
+        
+        private void Update()
+        {
+            // Rotate center visual if present
+            if (centerSprite != null)
+            {
+                centerSprite.transform.Rotate(0, 0, rotationSpeed * Time.deltaTime);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnTriggerStay2D(Collider2D other)
+        {
+            // Check if it's an airplane
+            var airplane = other.GetComponent<Core.AirplaneController>();
+            if (airplane == null || !airplane.IsFlying) return;
+            
+            var rb = other.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb == null) return;
+            
+            // Calculate direction and distance to center
+            Vector2 airplanePos = rb.position;
+            Vector2 toCenter = centerPosition - airplanePos;
+            float distance = toCenter.magnitude;
+            
+            // Prevent division by zero
+            if (distance < minPullDistance)
+            {
+                distance = minPullDistance;
+            }
+            
+            // Calculate pull force
+            float forceMagnitude;
+            
+            if (useInverseSquare)
+            {
+                // Realistic gravity-like force (inverse square law)
+                forceMagnitude = pullStrength / (distance * distance);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Linear falloff based on distance
+                var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+                float maxDistance = collider != null ? collider.bounds.extents.magnitude : 5f;
+                float normalizedDistance = Mathf.Clamp01(distance / maxDistance);
+                float falloff = pullFalloff.Evaluate(1f - normalizedDistance);
+                forceMagnitude = pullStrength * falloff;
+            }
+            
+            // Clamp force
+            forceMagnitude = Mathf.Min(forceMagnitude, maxPullForce);
+            
+            // Apply force toward center
+            Vector2 pullForce = toCenter.normalized * forceMagnitude;
+            rb.AddForce(pullForce, ForceMode2D.Force);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs && Time.frameCount % 30 == 0) // Log every 30 frames
+            {
+                Debug.Log($"[AirplaneGravityWell] Pulling {other.name}: force={forceMagnitude:F2}, distance={distance:F2}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDrawGizmos()
+        {
+            // Visualize gravity well in editor
+            Gizmos.color = new Color(1f, 0f, 1f, 0.3f); // Magenta transparent
+            
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                // Draw zone bounds
+                Gizmos.DrawWireSphere(collider.bounds.center, collider.bounds.extents.magnitude);
+                
+                // Draw center point
+                Gizmos.color = Color.magenta;
+                Gizmos.DrawWireSphere(transform.position, 0.5f);
+                
+                // Draw pull strength indicator
+                Gizmos.DrawRay(transform.position, Vector3.up * pullStrength * 0.2f);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDrawGizmosSelected()
+        {
+            if (!drawDebugLines) return;
+            
+            // Draw pull force visualization at multiple points
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider == null) return;
+            
+            float radius = collider.bounds.extents.magnitude;
+            int samples = 8;
+            
+            for (int i = 0; i < samples; i++)
+            {
+                float angle = (i / (float)samples) * 360f * Mathf.Deg2Rad;
+                Vector2 offset = new Vector2(Mathf.Cos(angle), Mathf.Sin(angle)) * radius;
+                Vector3 samplePoint = transform.position + (Vector3)offset;
+                Vector3 direction = (transform.position - samplePoint).normalized;
+                
+                Gizmos.color = Color.yellow;
+                Gizmos.DrawLine(samplePoint, samplePoint + direction * 2f);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneGravityWell.cs.meta

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Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneSpeedRing.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Interactive
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Speed boost ring that increases airplane velocity when passed through.
+    /// Can be used as collectible power-ups or checkpoint rings.
+    /// </summary>
+    [RequireComponent(typeof(Collider2D))]
+    public class AirplaneSpeedRing : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        [Header("Boost Configuration")]
+        [SerializeField] private float velocityMultiplier = 1.5f;
+        [SerializeField] private float boostDuration = 1f;
+        [SerializeField] private bool oneTimeUse = true;
+        
+        [Header("Optional Constraints")]
+        [SerializeField] private float minResultSpeed = 5f;
+        [SerializeField] private float maxResultSpeed = 25f;
+        
+        [Header("Visual Feedback")]
+        [SerializeField] private GameObject ringVisual;
+        [SerializeField] private ParticleSystem collectEffect;
+        [SerializeField] private AudioSource collectSound;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        private bool hasBeenUsed;
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            // Ensure collider is trigger
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                collider.isTrigger = true;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnTriggerEnter2D(Collider2D other)
+        {
+            // Check if already used
+            if (oneTimeUse && hasBeenUsed) return;
+            
+            // Check if it's an airplane
+            var airplane = other.GetComponent<Core.AirplaneController>();
+            if (airplane == null || !airplane.IsFlying) return;
+            
+            var rb = other.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb == null) return;
+            
+            // Apply speed boost
+            Vector2 boostedVelocity = rb.linearVelocity * velocityMultiplier;
+            
+            // Clamp to constraints
+            float speed = boostedVelocity.magnitude;
+            if (speed < minResultSpeed)
+            {
+                boostedVelocity = boostedVelocity.normalized * minResultSpeed;
+            }
+            else if (speed > maxResultSpeed)
+            {
+                boostedVelocity = boostedVelocity.normalized * maxResultSpeed;
+            }
+            
+            rb.linearVelocity = boostedVelocity;
+            
+            // Mark as used
+            hasBeenUsed = true;
+            
+            // Trigger effects
+            PlayCollectEffects();
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Debug.Log($"[AirplaneSpeedRing] Boosted {other.name}: velocity={boostedVelocity.magnitude:F1}");
+            }
+            
+            // Hide or destroy ring
+            if (oneTimeUse)
+            {
+                if (ringVisual != null)
+                {
+                    ringVisual.SetActive(false);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    Destroy(gameObject, collectEffect != null ? collectEffect.main.duration : 0.5f);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void PlayCollectEffects()
+        {
+            // Play particle effect
+            if (collectEffect != null)
+            {
+                collectEffect.Play();
+            }
+            
+            // Play sound
+            if (collectSound != null)
+            {
+                collectSound.Play();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDrawGizmos()
+        {
+            // Visualize ring in editor
+            Gizmos.color = hasBeenUsed ? Color.gray : Color.yellow;
+            
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                Gizmos.DrawWireSphere(collider.bounds.center, collider.bounds.extents.magnitude);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+

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Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneTurbulenceZone.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Interactive
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Turbulence zone that applies random chaotic forces to airplanes.
+    /// Creates unpredictable movement, adding challenge to navigation.
+    /// </summary>
+    [RequireComponent(typeof(Collider2D))]
+    public class AirplaneTurbulenceZone : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        [Header("Turbulence Configuration")]
+        [SerializeField] private float turbulenceStrength = 3f;
+        [SerializeField] private float changeFrequency = 0.1f;
+        
+        [Header("Optional Modifiers")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool preventUpwardForce = false;
+        [SerializeField] private float maxTotalForce = 10f;
+        
+        [Header("Visual Feedback (Optional)")]
+        [SerializeField] private ParticleSystem turbulenceParticles;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        private float nextChangeTime;
+        private Vector2 currentTurbulenceDirection;
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            // Ensure collider is trigger
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                collider.isTrigger = true;
+            }
+            
+            // Initialize random direction
+            UpdateTurbulenceDirection();
+        }
+        
+        private void Update()
+        {
+            // Change turbulence direction periodically
+            if (Time.time >= nextChangeTime)
+            {
+                UpdateTurbulenceDirection();
+                nextChangeTime = Time.time + changeFrequency;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void UpdateTurbulenceDirection()
+        {
+            currentTurbulenceDirection = Random.insideUnitCircle.normalized;
+            
+            // Prevent upward force if configured
+            if (preventUpwardForce && currentTurbulenceDirection.y > 0)
+            {
+                currentTurbulenceDirection.y = -currentTurbulenceDirection.y;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnTriggerStay2D(Collider2D other)
+        {
+            // Check if it's an airplane
+            var airplane = other.GetComponent<Core.AirplaneController>();
+            if (airplane == null || !airplane.IsFlying) return;
+            
+            var rb = other.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb == null) return;
+            
+            // Apply turbulence force
+            Vector2 turbulenceForce = currentTurbulenceDirection * turbulenceStrength;
+            
+            // Clamp total force
+            if (turbulenceForce.magnitude > maxTotalForce)
+            {
+                turbulenceForce = turbulenceForce.normalized * maxTotalForce;
+            }
+            
+            rb.AddForce(turbulenceForce, ForceMode2D.Force);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs && Time.frameCount % 30 == 0) // Log every 30 frames to avoid spam
+            {
+                Debug.Log($"[AirplaneTurbulenceZone] Applied turbulence: {turbulenceForce} to {other.name}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDrawGizmos()
+        {
+            // Visualize turbulence zone in editor
+            Gizmos.color = new Color(1f, 0.5f, 0f, 0.3f); // Orange transparent
+            
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                Gizmos.DrawCube(collider.bounds.center, collider.bounds.size);
+                
+                // Draw current direction
+                Gizmos.color = Color.red;
+                Vector3 center = collider.bounds.center;
+                Gizmos.DrawRay(center, (Vector3)currentTurbulenceDirection * 2f);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneTurbulenceZone.cs.meta

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+fileFormatVersion: 2
+guid: ae20630c0dc74174ae4d851d97d101c0
+timeCreated: 1765135403

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneWindZone.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.Interactive
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Applies a constant force to airplanes passing through this zone.
+    /// Can be used for updrafts, downdrafts, or crosswinds.
+    /// </summary>
+    [RequireComponent(typeof(Collider2D))]
+    public class AirplaneWindZone : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        [Header("Wind Configuration")]
+        [SerializeField] private Vector2 windForce = new Vector2(0, 5f);
+        [SerializeField] private bool isWorldSpace = true;
+        
+        [Header("Visual Feedback (Optional)")]
+        [SerializeField] private ParticleSystem windParticles;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            // Ensure collider is trigger
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                collider.isTrigger = true;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnTriggerStay2D(Collider2D other)
+        {
+            // Check if it's an airplane
+            var airplane = other.GetComponent<Core.AirplaneController>();
+            if (airplane == null || !airplane.IsFlying) return;
+            
+            // Apply wind force
+            var rb = other.GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
+            if (rb != null)
+            {
+                Vector2 force = isWorldSpace ? windForce : transform.TransformDirection(windForce);
+                rb.AddForce(force * Time.fixedDeltaTime, ForceMode2D.Force);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Debug.Log($"[AirplaneWindZone] Applied force: {force} to {other.name}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDrawGizmos()
+        {
+            // Visualize wind direction in editor
+            Gizmos.color = windForce.y > 0 ? Color.green : Color.red;
+            
+            var collider = GetComponent<Collider2D>();
+            if (collider != null)
+            {
+                Vector3 center = collider.bounds.center;
+                Vector2 direction = isWorldSpace ? windForce : transform.TransformDirection(windForce);
+                
+                // Draw arrow showing wind direction
+                Gizmos.DrawRay(center, direction.normalized * 2f);
+                Gizmos.DrawWireSphere(center + (Vector3)(direction.normalized * 2f), 0.3f);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Interactive/AirplaneWindZone.cs.meta

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+fileFormatVersion: 2
+guid: dc3242fd3fe042919496d71933a760a5
+timeCreated: 1765135354

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Settings/AirplaneSettings.cs

@@ -11,7 +11,40 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Settings
     [CreateAssetMenu(fileName = "AirplaneSettings", menuName = "AppleHills/Settings/Airplane", order = 9)]
     public class AirplaneSettings : BaseSettings, IAirplaneSettings
     {
-        [Header("Slingshot Configuration")]
+        [Header("=== AIRPLANE TYPES ===")]
+        
+        [Header("Jet Plane")]
+        [SerializeField] private Data.AirplaneTypeConfig jetPlaneConfig = new Data.AirplaneTypeConfig
+        {
+            displayName = "Jet Plane",
+            abilityType = Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Jet
+        };
+        
+        [SerializeField] private Data.JetAbilityConfig jetAbilityConfig = new Data.JetAbilityConfig();
+        
+        [Header("Bobbing Plane")]
+        [SerializeField] private Data.AirplaneTypeConfig bobbingPlaneConfig = new Data.AirplaneTypeConfig
+        {
+            displayName = "Bobbing Plane",
+            abilityType = Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Bobbing
+        };
+        
+        [SerializeField] private Data.BobbingAbilityConfig bobbingAbilityConfig = new Data.BobbingAbilityConfig();
+        
+        [Header("Drop Plane")]
+        [SerializeField] private Data.AirplaneTypeConfig dropPlaneConfig = new Data.AirplaneTypeConfig
+        {
+            displayName = "Drop Plane",
+            abilityType = Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Drop
+        };
+        
+        [SerializeField] private Data.DropAbilityConfig dropAbilityConfig = new Data.DropAbilityConfig();
+        
+        [Header("Default Selection")]
+        [Tooltip("Which airplane type is selected by default")]
+        [SerializeField] private Data.AirplaneAbilityType defaultAirplaneType = Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Jet;
+        
+        [Header("=== SLINGSHOT ===")]
         [SerializeField] private SlingshotConfig slingshotSettings = new SlingshotConfig
         {
             maxDragDistance = 5f,
@@ -84,6 +117,21 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Settings
         
         #region IAirplaneSettings Implementation
         
+        public Data.AirplaneTypeConfig GetAirplaneConfig(Data.AirplaneAbilityType type)
+        {
+            return type switch
+            {
+                Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Jet => jetPlaneConfig,
+                Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Bobbing => bobbingPlaneConfig,
+                Data.AirplaneAbilityType.Drop => dropPlaneConfig,
+                _ => jetPlaneConfig // Fallback to jet
+            };
+        }
+        
+        public Data.JetAbilityConfig JetAbilityConfig => jetAbilityConfig;
+        public Data.BobbingAbilityConfig BobbingAbilityConfig => bobbingAbilityConfig;
+        public Data.DropAbilityConfig DropAbilityConfig => dropAbilityConfig;
+        public Data.AirplaneAbilityType DefaultAirplaneType => defaultAirplaneType;
         public SlingshotConfig SlingshotSettings => slingshotSettings;
         public float AirplaneMass => airplaneMass;
         public float MaxFlightTime => maxFlightTime;

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/Targets/AirplaneTarget.cs

@@ -7,7 +7,11 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Targets
 {
     /// <summary>
     /// Represents a target in the airplane minigame.
-    /// Detects airplane collisions and can be highlighted when active.
+    /// Detects airplane collisions.
+    /// 
+    /// NOTE: Active/inactive highlighting is deprecated - targets now spawn dynamically per person,
+    /// so only one target exists in the scene at a time (no need for highlighting multiple targets).
+    /// The SetAsActiveTarget() method is kept for backward compatibility but is no longer used.
     /// </summary>
     [RequireComponent(typeof(Collider2D))]
     public class AirplaneTarget : ManagedBehaviour
@@ -86,34 +90,6 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Targets
             }
         }
         
-        internal override void OnManagedStart()
-        {
-            base.OnManagedStart();
-            
-            // Start as inactive
-            SetAsActiveTarget(false);
-        }
-        
-        #endregion
-
-        #region Active State
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Set this target as active (highlighted) or inactive
-        /// </summary>
-        public void SetAsActiveTarget(bool active)
-        {
-            _isActive = active;
-            
-            // Update visual feedback
-            if (spriteRenderer != null)
-            {
-                spriteRenderer.color = active ? activeColor : inactiveColor;
-            }
-            
-            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneTarget] {targetName} set to {(active ? "active" : "inactive")}");
-        }
-        
         #endregion
 
         #region Collision Detection
@@ -134,18 +110,6 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.Targets
         }
         
         #endregion
-
-        #region Public Methods
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Reset target to original state
-        /// </summary>
-        public void Reset()
-        {
-            SetAsActiveTarget(false);
-        }
-        
-        #endregion
     }
 }
 

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/AirplaneAbilityButton.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,300 @@
+using Core;
+using Input;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Abilities;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Core;
+using TMPro;
+using UnityEngine;
+using UnityEngine.UI;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// UI button for activating airplane special abilities.
+    /// Handles input, visual feedback, and cooldown display.
+    /// Implements ITouchInputConsumer to properly handle hold/release for Jet ability.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class AirplaneAbilityButton : MonoBehaviour, ITouchInputConsumer
+    {
+        #region Inspector References
+        
+        [Header("UI Components")]
+        [SerializeField] private Button button;
+        [SerializeField] private Image abilityIcon;
+        [SerializeField] private Image cooldownFill;
+        [SerializeField] private TextMeshProUGUI cooldownText;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region State
+        
+        private BaseAirplaneAbility currentAbility;
+        private AirplaneController currentAirplane;
+        private bool isHoldAbility; // Jet plane needs hold mechanic
+        private bool isHolding; // Track if button is currently being held
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Lifecycle
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            if (button != null)
+            {
+                button.onClick.AddListener(OnButtonClick);
+            }
+            
+            // Hide by default
+            gameObject.SetActive(false);
+        }
+        
+        private void Update()
+        {
+            if (currentAbility == null) return;
+            
+            // Update cooldown display
+            if (currentAbility.IsOnCooldown)
+            {
+                // Fill starts at 1 and reduces to 0 over cooldown duration
+                float fillAmount = currentAbility.CooldownRemaining / currentAbility.CooldownDuration;
+                if (cooldownFill != null)
+                {
+                    cooldownFill.fillAmount = fillAmount;
+                }
+                
+                // Show timer text
+                if (cooldownText != null)
+                {
+                    cooldownText.text = $"{currentAbility.CooldownRemaining:F1}s";
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Cooldown complete - fill at 0, no text
+                if (cooldownFill != null)
+                    cooldownFill.fillAmount = 0f;
+                
+                if (cooldownText != null)
+                    cooldownText.text = "";
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void OnDestroy()
+        {
+            // Unsubscribe from events
+            if (currentAbility != null)
+            {
+                currentAbility.OnAbilityActivated -= HandleAbilityActivated;
+                currentAbility.OnAbilityDeactivated -= HandleAbilityDeactivated;
+                currentAbility.OnCooldownChanged -= HandleCooldownChanged;
+            }
+            
+            // Unregister from input system
+            if (InputManager.Instance != null)
+            {
+                InputManager.Instance.UnregisterOverrideConsumer(this);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Public API
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Setup button with airplane and ability reference.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void Setup(AirplaneController airplane, BaseAirplaneAbility ability)
+        {
+            currentAirplane = airplane;
+            currentAbility = ability;
+            isHolding = false;
+            
+            // Set icon and show immediately
+            if (abilityIcon != null && ability != null)
+            {
+                abilityIcon.sprite = ability.AbilityIcon;
+                abilityIcon.enabled = true;
+            }
+            
+            // Initialize cooldown display
+            if (cooldownFill != null)
+            {
+                cooldownFill.fillAmount = 0f;
+            }
+            
+            if (cooldownText != null)
+            {
+                cooldownText.text = "";
+            }
+            
+            // Check if this is a hold ability (Jet)
+            isHoldAbility = ability is JetAbility;
+            
+            // Subscribe to ability events
+            if (ability != null)
+            {
+                ability.OnAbilityActivated += HandleAbilityActivated;
+                ability.OnAbilityDeactivated += HandleAbilityDeactivated;
+                ability.OnCooldownChanged += HandleCooldownChanged;
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneAbilityButton] Subscribed to ability events for: {ability.AbilityName}");
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Show UI
+            gameObject.SetActive(true);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneAbilityButton] Setup complete with ability: {ability?.AbilityName ?? "None"}, Hold: {isHoldAbility}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Hide and cleanup button.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void Hide()
+        {
+            if (currentAbility != null)
+            {
+                currentAbility.OnAbilityActivated -= HandleAbilityActivated;
+                currentAbility.OnAbilityDeactivated -= HandleAbilityDeactivated;
+                currentAbility.OnCooldownChanged -= HandleCooldownChanged;
+            }
+            
+            // Unregister from input system
+            if (InputManager.Instance != null)
+            {
+                InputManager.Instance.UnregisterOverrideConsumer(this);
+            }
+            
+            currentAbility = null;
+            currentAirplane = null;
+            isHolding = false;
+            gameObject.SetActive(false);
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Input Handling
+        
+        private void OnButtonClick()
+        {
+            if (currentAirplane == null || currentAbility == null) return;
+            if (!currentAbility.CanActivate) return;
+            
+            // Activate ability
+            currentAirplane.ActivateAbility();
+            
+            // For hold abilities (Jet), mark as holding and register for input
+            if (isHoldAbility)
+            {
+                isHolding = true;
+                
+                // Register as override consumer to receive hold/release events
+                if (InputManager.Instance != null)
+                {
+                    InputManager.Instance.RegisterOverrideConsumer(this);
+                }
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug("[AirplaneAbilityButton] Started holding ability, registered for input");
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // For non-hold abilities (Bobbing, Drop), this is all we need
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Event Handlers
+        
+        private void HandleAbilityActivated(BaseAirplaneAbility ability)
+        {
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneAbilityButton] Ability activated: {ability.AbilityName}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void HandleAbilityDeactivated(BaseAirplaneAbility ability)
+        {
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneAbilityButton] Ability deactivated: {ability.AbilityName}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void HandleCooldownChanged(float remaining, float total)
+        {
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneAbilityButton] OnCooldownChanged: remaining={remaining:F2}, total={total:F2}");
+            }
+            
+            // When cooldown starts (remaining == total), set fill to 1
+            if (remaining >= total - 0.01f && cooldownFill != null)
+            {
+                cooldownFill.fillAmount = 1f;
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneAbilityButton] Cooldown started: {total}s, fill set to 1");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region ITouchInputConsumer Implementation
+        
+        public void OnTap(Vector2 position)
+        {
+            // If Jet ability is active (holding), next tap anywhere deactivates it
+            if (isHoldAbility && isHolding)
+            {
+                isHolding = false;
+                currentAirplane?.DeactivateAbility();
+                
+                // Unregister from input system after tap
+                if (InputManager.Instance != null)
+                {
+                    InputManager.Instance.UnregisterOverrideConsumer(this);
+                }
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug("[AirplaneAbilityButton] Tap detected - deactivated Jet ability, unregistered");
+                }
+            }
+            // Handle as button click for non-hold abilities
+            else if (!isHoldAbility)
+            {
+                OnButtonClick();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        public void OnHoldStart(Vector2 position)
+        {
+            // Not used - button click handles activation, tap handles deactivation
+        }
+        
+        public void OnHoldMove(Vector2 position)
+        {
+            // Not used
+        }
+        
+        public void OnHoldEnd(Vector2 position)
+        {
+            // Not used - tap handles deactivation for Jet ability
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/AirplaneAbilityButton.cs.meta

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+fileFormatVersion: 2
+guid: 44f826b6d40c47c0b5a9985f7f793278
+timeCreated: 1764976132

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/AirplaneSelectionButton.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+using UnityEngine;
+using UnityEngine.UI;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Component for individual airplane selection buttons.
+    /// Handles visual highlight feedback via show/hide of a highlight image.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class AirplaneSelectionButton : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        [Header("Highlight Visual")]
+        [SerializeField] private Image highlightImage;
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Show the highlight visual.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void HighlightStart()
+        {
+            if (highlightImage != null)
+            {
+                highlightImage.gameObject.SetActive(true);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Hide the highlight visual.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void HighlightEnd()
+        {
+            if (highlightImage != null)
+            {
+                highlightImage.gameObject.SetActive(false);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/AirplaneSelectionButton.cs.meta

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+fileFormatVersion: 2
+guid: 4ccf530e55324aec8dc6e09eb827f123
+timeCreated: 1765132601

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/AirplaneSelectionUI.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,297 @@
+using System;
+using Core;
+using Minigames.Airplane.Data;
+using UnityEngine;
+using UnityEngine.UI;
+
+namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// UI for selecting airplane type before game starts.
+    /// Displays buttons for each available airplane type.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class AirplaneSelectionUI : MonoBehaviour
+    {
+        #region Inspector References
+        
+        [Header("UI References")]
+        [SerializeField] private Button jetPlaneButton;
+        [SerializeField] private Button bobbingPlaneButton;
+        [SerializeField] private Button dropPlaneButton;
+        [SerializeField] private Button confirmButton;
+        
+        [Header("Debug")]
+        [SerializeField] private bool showDebugLogs;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region State
+        
+        private AirplaneAbilityType selectedType;
+        private AirplaneSelectionButton selectedButtonComponent;
+        private bool hasConfirmed;
+        
+        public bool HasSelectedType => hasConfirmed;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Events
+        
+        public event Action<AirplaneAbilityType> OnTypeSelected;
+        public event Action<AirplaneAbilityType> OnConfirmed;
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Lifecycle
+        
+        private void Awake()
+        {
+            // Setup button listeners
+            if (jetPlaneButton != null)
+                jetPlaneButton.onClick.AddListener(() => SelectType(AirplaneAbilityType.Jet, jetPlaneButton));
+            
+            if (bobbingPlaneButton != null)
+                bobbingPlaneButton.onClick.AddListener(() => SelectType(AirplaneAbilityType.Bobbing, bobbingPlaneButton));
+            
+            if (dropPlaneButton != null)
+                dropPlaneButton.onClick.AddListener(() => SelectType(AirplaneAbilityType.Drop, dropPlaneButton));
+            
+            if (confirmButton != null)
+            {
+                confirmButton.onClick.AddListener(ConfirmSelection);
+                confirmButton.interactable = false; // Disabled until selection made
+            }
+            
+            // Hide by default (deactivate container child, not root)
+            if (transform.childCount > 0)
+            {
+                Transform container = transform.GetChild(0);
+                container.gameObject.SetActive(false);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Public API
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Show the selection UI.
+        /// Activates the immediate child container.
+        /// Script should be on Root, with UI elements under a Container child.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void Show()
+        {
+            selectedType = AirplaneAbilityType.None;
+            selectedButtonComponent = null;
+            hasConfirmed = false;
+            
+            if (confirmButton != null)
+                confirmButton.interactable = false;
+            
+            // Reset all button highlights
+            ResetButtonHighlights();
+            
+            // Populate icons from settings
+            PopulateButtonIcons();
+            
+            // Activate the container (immediate child)
+            if (transform.childCount > 0)
+            {
+                Transform container = transform.GetChild(0);
+                container.gameObject.SetActive(true);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneSelectionUI] Shown. Activated container: {container.name}");
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                Logging.Error("[AirplaneSelectionUI] No child container found! Expected structure: Root(script)->Container->UI Elements");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Hide the selection UI.
+        /// Deactivates the immediate child container.
+        /// </summary>
+        public void Hide()
+        {
+            // Deactivate the container (immediate child)
+            if (transform.childCount > 0)
+            {
+                Transform container = transform.GetChild(0);
+                container.gameObject.SetActive(false);
+                
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneSelectionUI] Hidden. Deactivated container: {container.name}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get the selected airplane type.
+        /// </summary>
+        public AirplaneAbilityType GetSelectedType()
+        {
+            return selectedType;
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        #region Private Methods
+        
+        private void SelectType(AirplaneAbilityType type, Button button)
+        {
+            if (type == AirplaneAbilityType.None)
+            {
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneSelectionUI] Attempted to select None type!");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            selectedType = type;
+            
+            // Get the AirplaneSelectionButton component (on same GameObject as Button)
+            var buttonComponent = button.GetComponent<AirplaneSelectionButton>();
+            if (buttonComponent == null)
+            {
+                Logging.Warning($"[AirplaneSelectionUI] Button {button.name} is missing AirplaneSelectionButton component!");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            selectedButtonComponent = buttonComponent;
+            
+            // Update visual feedback
+            ResetButtonHighlights();
+            HighlightButton(buttonComponent);
+            
+            // Enable confirm button
+            if (confirmButton != null)
+                confirmButton.interactable = true;
+            
+            // Fire event
+            OnTypeSelected?.Invoke(type);
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug($"[AirplaneSelectionUI] Selected type: {type}");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void ConfirmSelection()
+        {
+            if (selectedType == AirplaneAbilityType.None)
+            {
+                Logging.Warning("[AirplaneSelectionUI] Cannot confirm - no type selected!");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            hasConfirmed = true;
+            
+            // Fire event
+            OnConfirmed?.Invoke(selectedType);
+            
+            // Hide UI
+            Hide();
+        }
+        
+        private void ResetButtonHighlights()
+        {
+            // End highlight on all buttons
+            if (jetPlaneButton != null)
+            {
+                var component = jetPlaneButton.GetComponent<AirplaneSelectionButton>();
+                if (component != null) component.HighlightEnd();
+            }
+            
+            if (bobbingPlaneButton != null)
+            {
+                var component = bobbingPlaneButton.GetComponent<AirplaneSelectionButton>();
+                if (component != null) component.HighlightEnd();
+            }
+            
+            if (dropPlaneButton != null)
+            {
+                var component = dropPlaneButton.GetComponent<AirplaneSelectionButton>();
+                if (component != null) component.HighlightEnd();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        private void HighlightButton(AirplaneSelectionButton buttonComponent)
+        {
+            if (buttonComponent != null)
+            {
+                buttonComponent.HighlightStart();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Populate button icons from airplane settings.
+        /// Assumes Image component is on the same GameObject as the Button.
+        /// </summary>
+        private void PopulateButtonIcons()
+        {
+            // Get airplane settings
+            var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<AppleHills.Core.Settings.IAirplaneSettings>();
+            if (settings == null)
+            {
+                if (showDebugLogs)
+                {
+                    Logging.Warning("[AirplaneSelectionUI] Could not load airplane settings for icons");
+                }
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Populate Jet button icon
+            if (jetPlaneButton != null)
+            {
+                var jetConfig = settings.GetAirplaneConfig(AirplaneAbilityType.Jet);
+                if (jetConfig != null && jetConfig.previewSprite != null)
+                {
+                    var image = jetPlaneButton.GetComponent<Image>();
+                    if (image != null)
+                    {
+                        image.sprite = jetConfig.previewSprite;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Populate Bobbing button icon
+            if (bobbingPlaneButton != null)
+            {
+                var bobbingConfig = settings.GetAirplaneConfig(AirplaneAbilityType.Bobbing);
+                if (bobbingConfig != null && bobbingConfig.previewSprite != null)
+                {
+                    var image = bobbingPlaneButton.GetComponent<Image>();
+                    if (image != null)
+                    {
+                        image.sprite = bobbingConfig.previewSprite;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Populate Drop button icon
+            if (dropPlaneButton != null)
+            {
+                var dropConfig = settings.GetAirplaneConfig(AirplaneAbilityType.Drop);
+                if (dropConfig != null && dropConfig.previewSprite != null)
+                {
+                    var image = dropPlaneButton.GetComponent<Image>();
+                    if (image != null)
+                    {
+                        image.sprite = dropConfig.previewSprite;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            
+            if (showDebugLogs)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[AirplaneSelectionUI] Populated airplane icons from settings");
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
+

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/AirplaneSelectionUI.cs.meta

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+fileFormatVersion: 2
+guid: 6463ce42d43142878816170f53a0f5bd
+timeCreated: 1764976150

Assets/Scripts/Minigames/Airplane/UI/TargetDisplayUI.cs

@@ -66,7 +66,9 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
         
         private void Update()
         {
-            if (!_isActive || _planeTransform == null) return;
+            // Only update if active and we have at least one transform to calculate from
+            if (!_isActive) return;
+            if (_planeTransform == null && _launchPointTransform == null) return;
             
             // Update distance at specified interval
             _frameCounter++;
@@ -83,6 +85,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
         
         /// <summary>
         /// Setup the target display with icon and target position.
+        /// Activates tracking using launch point for distance calculation.
         /// </summary>
         /// <param name="targetSprite">Sprite to display as target icon</param>
         /// <param name="targetPosition">World position of the target</param>
@@ -99,17 +102,22 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
                 targetIcon.enabled = true;
             }
             
+            // Activate tracking so distance updates even before plane spawns
+            _isActive = true;
+            _frameCounter = 0;
+            
             // Update distance immediately using launch point
             UpdateDistance();
             
             if (showDebugLogs)
             {
-                Logging.Debug($"[TargetDisplayUI] Setup with target at {targetPosition}");
+                Logging.Debug($"[TargetDisplayUI] Setup with target at {targetPosition}, launch point at {launchPoint?.position ?? Vector3.zero}");
             }
         }
         
         /// <summary>
         /// Start tracking the airplane and updating distance.
+        /// Switches distance calculation from launch point to airplane position.
         /// Note: Does not automatically show UI - call Show() separately.
         /// </summary>
         /// <param name="planeTransform">Transform of the airplane to track</param>
@@ -119,7 +127,7 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
             _isActive = true;
             _frameCounter = 0;
             
-            // Update distance immediately if visible
+            // Update distance immediately if visible (now using plane position)
             if (gameObject.activeSelf)
             {
                 UpdateDistance();
@@ -133,16 +141,24 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
         
         /// <summary>
         /// Stop tracking the airplane.
+        /// Reverts to using launch point for distance calculation if available.
         /// Note: Does not automatically hide UI - call Hide() separately.
         /// </summary>
         public void StopTracking()
         {
-            _isActive = false;
             _planeTransform = null;
+            // Keep _isActive true so we can show distance from launch point
+            // Will be set false when Hide() is called
+            
+            // Update immediately to show launch point distance again
+            if (_launchPointTransform != null && gameObject.activeSelf)
+            {
+                UpdateDistance();
+            }
             
             if (showDebugLogs)
             {
-                Logging.Debug("[TargetDisplayUI] Stopped tracking");
+                Logging.Debug("[TargetDisplayUI] Stopped tracking airplane, reverted to launch point");
             }
         }
         
@@ -155,10 +171,11 @@ namespace Minigames.Airplane.UI
         }
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Hide the UI.
+        /// Hide the UI and deactivate tracking.
         /// </summary>
         public void Hide()
         {
+            _isActive = false;
             gameObject.SetActive(false);
         }