MONNETT "MONEX" - Plane + Pilot

MONNETT “MONEX”

Plane & Pilot

Monday, March 15, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Monnett Monex, first flown in 1980, is a high-performance, single-place aircraft capable of speeds up to 230 mph and a climb rate over 2,000 fpm.
It was specifically designed for amateur builders, including those with limited experience, and features robust design limits of +6Gs and -4Gs.
The Moni is a tricycle landing gear version of the Monex, powered by a Monnett "AeroVee" VW 2,180cc engine.

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The Monex made its maiden flight on September 30, 1980, to begin the testing program. It is a very hig hperformance single-place conventionally geared aircraft designed for amateur builders with limited building experience. Design limits are +6Gs and -4Gs. The Moni is a tricycle version.