Monnett Moni
Monnett Experimental Aircraft · United States · first flew 1981 · light aircraft
The Monnett Moni is a sport aircraft developed in the United States in the early 1980s and marketed for homebuilding. It is a single-seat motorglider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.46 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Low cantilever wing with a V-tail
- Single monowheel main undercarriage in a streamlined fairing
- Small two-cylinder engine
A low-wing motorglider with a V-tail, metal construction and a monowheel undercarriage with a steerable tailwheel. It is 4.46 m long with a wingspan of 8.38 m.
Specifications
- The Monnett Moni has a length of 4.46 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.38 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by John Monnett, who coined the term air recreation vehicle to describe it. It first flew on 24 July 1981.
Variants
The Electric Aircraft Corporation ElectraFlyer-C was a variant. Builders could choose a fixed tricycle undercarriage instead of the monowheel.
Where you'll see it
Monnett sold 380 kits between 1982 and 1986. Examples are on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and the EAA AirVenture Museum.
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