Nicollier Menestrel
Henri Nicollier · France · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Nicollier Menestrel is a family of French homebuilt low-wing single-engine light aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small low-wing homebuilt monoplane
- Single-engined with one or two seats
- Choice of engines such as the Limbach L2000
A small low-wing homebuilt, 5.3 m long with a 7.8 m span.
Specifications
- The Nicollier Menestrel has a length of 5.3 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The first prototype HN 433 flew on 25 November 1962, and Menestrel aircraft have continued to be homebuilt from plans since then.
Variants
Single-seat and two-seat variants exist, with a wide choice of engines.
Where you'll see it
Nearly 100 have been built and others remain under construction.
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