Marske Monarch
Marske Aircraft · United States · first flew 1974 · light aircraft
The Marske Monarch is a single-seat, high-wing, strut-braced, tailless ultralight glider and motor glider offered as plans and a kit for amateur construction by Marske Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Tailless, strut-braced high-wing single-seater
- Optional pusher engine mounted on an upright behind the pilot
- Fibreglass and epoxy construction with a D-cell leading edge
The original powerplant produced 12 hp, though engines up to 24 hp can be fitted, and the wing is relocated forward or aft to keep the centre of gravity when the engine changes. The standard control stick is mounted from above, simplifying control runs to the high wing.
Specifications
- The Marske Monarch has a length of 3.71 m (12 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The Monarch first flew in 1974. It was designed to be both a powered self-launching sailplane and a pure glider, depending on whether an engine was fitted.
Variants
Variants ran from the Monarch A to the Monarch G. The Monarch D had longer-span ailerons, the E had relocated spoilers and a larger rudder, and the G was an improved model.
Where you'll see it
The glider version is suitable for car-tow or winch launching. The airframe was proof tested to 9 g.
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