Malliga 1
Horst Josef Malliga · Austria · first flew 1967 · glider
The Malliga 1 human powered aircraft was the project of Horst Josef Malliga, and is thought to be the first successful Continental European human-powered aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Human-powered aircraft with a pod and boom configuration
- Two-bladed pusher propeller behind a streamlined nacelle
- Twin booms carrying twin fins
It is a low-wing monoplane with a constant-chord wing, a recumbent pilot and twin booms supporting twin fins.
Specifications
- The Malliga 1 has a length of 5 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
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History
Design work began in August 1966, with the first flight taking place in September 1967.
Variants
During 1971-72 the craft was modified, with this iteration being known as the Malliga 2.
Where you'll see it
Flights of up to 150 m were made under human power alone, and tow-launched flights reached up to 400 m.
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- Malliga 2
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