Eagle One
KidVenture Control Line Aviation: Celebrating 30 Years of FlightFor three decades, KidVenture has served as a premier hands-on aviation experience at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. What began with local club members offering informal flights has grown into a massive volunteer effort that has provided over 25,000 flights to people of all ages.
The "Eagle One" TrainerThe Eagle One is the official control line model design used by KidVenture to introduce beginners to the sport. It is designed by Chris Sterner to be rugged, accessible, and easy to maintain.
Aircraft Specifications
Essential Bill of Materials
Join the CommunityOnce your model is built, we encourage you to find an experienced flyer or a local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) chartered club to help you with your first flights.
Share Your Progress: We love seeing the "Great Works of Flight" created from our plans. Please email a photo of your completed Eagle One to [email protected].
Technical Questions?
The "Eagle One" TrainerThe Eagle One is the official control line model design used by KidVenture to introduce beginners to the sport. It is designed by Chris Sterner to be rugged, accessible, and easy to maintain.
Aircraft Specifications
- Design Name: Eagle One Trainer
- Wingspan: 30-1/4"
- Wing Area: 225 sq/in.
- Construction Material: .158" thick Coroplast (fluted polypropylene), the same material used for yard signs.
- Assembly: Parts are joined using high-strength hot melt glue along the entire length of the seams.
Essential Bill of Materials
- Power System: 2807 1300KV Brushless Motor with a compatible ESC and 3.5mm bullet connectors
- Battery: Specific high-performance battery packs (requires a separate charger and checker)
- Flight Control: 1/2-A Bellcrank, control horns, and a 1/16" music wire pushrod.
- Flight Timer: For the specific electronic timer used in our trainers, please contact Dave Siegler at [email protected].
- Hardware: 1/8" plywood motor mount and 3/32" plywood bellcrank platform.
- Handling: A 1/2-A control line handle and specialized flying lines.
Join the CommunityOnce your model is built, we encourage you to find an experienced flyer or a local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) chartered club to help you with your first flights.
Share Your Progress: We love seeing the "Great Works of Flight" created from our plans. Please email a photo of your completed Eagle One to [email protected].
Technical Questions?
- For aircraft and equipment inquiries, email Chris Sterner at [email protected].
- For timer-specific technical support, email Dave Siegler at [email protected].
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