Monnett Mini
John Monnett · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Monnett Mini, also called the Mini Messashidt, was an early John Monnett modification of the Parker Jeanie's Teenie.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal low-wing single-seater
- Fully enclosed cockpit
- Removable wings and conventional landing gear
It is an all-metal low-wing single-seater with a fully enclosed cockpit, conventional landing gear and a prototype Messerschmitt paint scheme.
Specifications
- The Monnett Mini has a length of 4.88 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.38 m (18 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Mini was based on the JT-1 with a larger-chord wing, a fully enclosed cockpit and removable wings. Power came from a 1300 cc Volkswagen air-cooled engine, which became the basis for most of Monnett's later designs.
Variants
Only one Mini was built, and Monnett followed it with the VW-powered Sonerai I.
Where you'll see it
The Mini was introduced at the Experimental Aircraft Association airshow in 1970. Monnett was not pleased with it, as it showed a 1,400 ft/min power-off descent rate.
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