Enter the world of micro / indoor flight with conventional R/C gear. The affordable, RC system used in Stevens Aero kits is easily transported to more advanced models, micro and parkfliers, as your skills develop. Stevens AeroModel offers indoor/backyard pylon and aerobatic models that make extensive use of the common flight pack so you won't have to purchase your electronics all over again when you are ready to move on.
Beginners will appreciate these affordable designs, simple single surface wing, low parts count, and self jigging fuselage that builds straight every time. The gentle handling models will not spin and stalls are always clean, predictable, and straight ahead. Slow speed, wide flight envelope, and forgiving handling keeps the new pilot from trouble and the low mass, durable, all balsa construction makes encounters with the ground a non-event. Should you find your model requires repair; damage is easily fixed at the field in seconds with thin CA glue.
The DiddleBug was designed to introduce Bill Steven's 5 year old son to building and flying R/C models and, regardless of your age, makes an exceptional model for developing building and flying skills. The DiddleBug provides the new hobbyist with a gently introduction to working with balsa, covering, and control setup.
Advanced pilots will enjoy relaxing low and close in flying encounters with their DiddleBug. The DiddleBug's retro old-timer design echoes fond memories of childhood free flight models. The clean lines, small size, and flight characteristics will garner all sorts of attention wherever you and your Bug go!
Kit includes: full size rolled plans, pushrods, landing gear, wheels, and motor mount.
A number of options for Stevens Aero DiddleBug may be purchased at discounted prices. So-Lite is ideal for covering.
Enter the world of Micro / Indoor flight with a precision laser cut micro/indoor LiddleBug. The LiddleBug's retro old-timer design echoes fond memories of childhood free flight models. A perfect match to Falcon, Plantraco, and Micro Invent micro indoor systems.
Beginners will appreciate this affordable design, simple single surface wing, low parts count, and self jigging fuselage that builds straight every time. The gentle handling LiddleBug will not spin and stalls are always clean, predictable, and straight ahead. Slow speed, wide flight envelope, and forgiving handling keeps the new pilot from trouble and the low mass, durable, all balsa construction makes encounters with the ground a non-event. Should you find your LiddleBug requires repair; damage is easily fixed at the field in seconds with thin CA glue.
Advanced pilots will enjoy relaxing low and close in flying encounters with their LiddleBug. The LiddleBug's retro old-timer design echoes fond memories of childhood free flight models. The clean lines, small size, and flight characteristics will garner all sorts of attention wherever you and your Bug go!
A number of options for Stevens Aero LiddleBug may be purchased at discounted prices. Components for using a Falcon, Plantraco or Micro Invent radio system are presented in the list below. Not all of the components are compatible (e.g. you cannot use actuators with the Falcon receiver) - please contact Micron by email or telephone if you are unsure of which components to select.
So-Lite is ideal for covering.
The DiddleRod was derived directly from the hugely successful DiddleBug. The DiddleRod features all of the excellent flight characteristics of the DiddleBug wrapped in a classic mid-wing racer package. There is even a place for you to put a pilot in this one!
A review of the DiddleRod and some in-flight videos can be found on RC groups.com.
Kit includes: full size rolled plans, push rods, landing gear, wheels, and motor mount.
A number of options for Stevens Aero DiddleRod may be purchased at discounted prices. So-Lite is ideal for covering.
Simple trainer model based on Stevens Aero SQuiRT 400. Classic old-timer charm with simple build and easy handling - ideal for your first indoor model.
The removable wing rubber-bands in place making it less likely to damage when crashed. The landing gear is mounted with a shock absorbing mount to smooth over those less-than-perfect landings. The large undercambered wing encourages slow flight so there is plenty of time for the new pilot to react!
Kit includes: full size rolled plans, push rods, landing gear, nylon spoked wheels, and motor mount. The Lil'SQuiRT image shows it wearing the optional Trexler #2 balloon wheels (not included in kit).
A number of options for Stevens Aero Lil'SQuiRT may be purchased at discounted prices. So-Lite is ideal for covering.
The MudBug is overflowing with character and uses the same radio gear and motor as all other 'Diddle' kits. The quirky looks of this model is enhanced by the optional the pair of #5 Trexler balloon wheels (not included in the kit).
The #5 Trexler Wheels as shown on the model image must be purchased separately. see the Options tab.
Kit includes: full size rolled plans, pushrods, landing gear and motor mount. The Trexler Wheels as shown on the MudBug image must be purchased separately. A pair of GWS 50mm Lightweight Spoked Foam Wheels are an alternative to the Trexler wheels. See the Options tab for discounts on components purchased at the same time as a kit.
A number of options for Stevens Aero MudBug may be purchased at discounted prices. So-Lite is ideal for covering.
This model is for those of you who love the go anywhere versatility and simplicity of the DiddleBug design but yearn for a scale classic. Featured here is a 1:12 scale laser cut model of George D. White's 1919 Sport Monoplane.
White intended for his Sport Monoplane to be powered by a 12-20hp Harley-Davison motor or similar. White's monoplane sold for $365.00 to golden age home builders and built to 22'0" span, 14'0" length with a gross wt of 200 lbs.
Constructed of hand sorted balsa and precision cut on state of the art laser cutting equipment, the model builds to 1/12 the size of White's original and is as true to scale as was possible given the limited information available on the subject. Simplicity in construction abounds yet there is no sacrifice on important scale details such as, durrable spoked wheels with period proper rubber, full flying rudder, scale wing with under cambered airfoil, functional carbon fiber wing struts, and lets not forget George's "neat" undercarriage! The kit is powered with the GWS-LPS-B2C-CS motor system and will accept ALL of your present DiddleBug electronics. We are positive you'll get many looks at your next indoor fly-in with this charming classic.
The 1919 White Monoplane is suitably sized to fly in a full court gymnasium or outdoors in zero-5mph wind conditions.
View a review on RC Groups.
Kit includes: full size rolled plans, pushrods, landing gear, spoked wheels, and motor mount.
A number of options for White Sport Monoplane may be purchased at discounted prices. So-Lite is ideal for covering.
The Gym-E, by Todd Long, has long been revered as one of the most successful gymnasium flyers that made use of simple RC electronics. The kit includes: Precision Laser cut Parts, Full size computer drawings (where appropriate), Illustrated instruction manual, All requisite hardware from DuBro (wheels, pushrods, keepers, ez-links, and more!).
Download the build manual and view the indoor and outdoor flying videos. There is also a review article on RC Groups.
Kit includes: full size rolled plans and illustrated instruction manual, push rods, landing gear, wheels, and motor mount.
A number of options for Todd Long's Gym-E may be purchased at discounted prices. So-Lite is ideal for covering.
Finally a micro laser cut model engineered to be durable, docile to fly, and light weight. The micro SHAFT from Stevens AeroModel is a full house 26" span RC electric micro flyer that's ideal for small parks and schoolyards. The SHAFT micro fills the void between the basic 4 channel stik trainers and higher performance models designed for unlimited aerobatics.
Dimensions: L 22mm, W 15mm, H 7mm. Weight: 2g.
Dimensions: 15x10x6mm. Max ESC current: 2A. Voltage range: 2.7V - 5.5V. Flying lead power cable with MRC connector.
