Sweet Stik 40 (oz9068)
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Midwest Sweet Stik 40 (early version). Radio control sport trainer. Wingspan 54in, wing area 600sq in.
Discontinued kit from Midwest.
Quote: "Here's a pdf file of the original Midwest Sweet Stik 40 as designed by Frank Garcher. Some builders prefer this plan, though it has a much higher parts count than the later Sweet Stick (oz8210) redesign by Pete Frankenthal that was signed off on by Frank Garcher. It also makes an interesting study in how the Stik design has evolved over the years. This earlier design is much more similar to the original Ugly Stik (oz5175) by Phil Kraft and George Walker."
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(oz9068)
Sweet Stik 40
by Frank Garcher
from Midwest (ref:128)
1980
54in span
IC R/C Kit
clean :)
formers unchecked
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Submitted: 05/08/2017
Filesize: 899KB
Format: • PDFbitmap
Credit*: LarryFurse
Downloads: 2807
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User comments
Here is a photo of my Sweet Stik plane built from the Midwest kit [main pic]. Power is a Fox .36 cu in glow engine. I have also built another Sweet Stik by modifying the plans and using an electric motor on 4s lipo's. The green and white Sweet Stik is the electric version [pis 004].EricP - 09/04/2018
I know the date on the plan is 1980 but the design was kitted before that, I built my first Sweet Stik in 1975 to replace the Falcon 56 I learned to fly on. I think the kit was out a little before that date.
Douglas Babb - 23/10/2019
My Midwest Sweet Stick 40 [pic 005] converted to electric power, scratch built using Outerzone plans. Hope you can include in the gallery. Thank you,
Gerry Santos - 05/02/2026
I loved my Sweet Stik, built upside down from the kit to make a low wing model, gear in the wing. It had a Supertigre 46 motor, one of the best running engines ever made. My brother was attending Auburn University at the time, and knowing I was an Alabama fan, he sent me two Tiger Paw decals as a joke. I installed them on the wing as insignia, flying it for years like that. I foolishly sold the plane, with engine, worst mistake I ever made. I even scaled up the plans by 50% to build an 80" span Sweet Stik, flew well with a Webra Speed 61. Hard to believe, but I hauled that model around in a Ford Fiesta, just barely fit with the tail on the dash and wing alongside the front seat.
doug smith - 06/02/2026
I also built a Midwest Sweet Stick 40 in 1975, well before this plan is dated. A recent build was given changes, to tail dragger and E power using stick construction finishing out at 4.5 lbs AUW resulting in a nimble and very fun sport flyer. In fact, in the last six months I've build five and have another cut out.
Arlyn Stewart - 22/03/2026
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