MONNETT “SONERAI”€

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sonerai is a 150-mph midwing sport plane/racer, specifically designed to meet PRPA Formula VEE requirements for 1,600cc VW-powered aircraft.
  • It features folding aluminum wings, allowing it to be towed tail-first on its own gear.
  • Construction includes a chrome-moly tubing fuselage and tail, a fiberglass cowling, and fabric-covered fuselage and tail surfaces.
  • Performance data highlights include a 150 mph cruise speed, 40 mph stall speed, and a 1,200 fpm climb rate.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 750. Empty wt. 440. Fuel capacity 11. Wingspan 16’8″. Length 16’8″.
PERFORMANCE: Cruise mph 150. Stall mph 40. Climb rate 1,200. Takeoff run 500. Landing roll 500. Range 300.

The 150-mph Sonerai is a real “spark plug” in the VW/racing picture. This midwing sport plane/racer was designed to meet all PRPA Formula VEE requirements for 1,600cc VW-powered aircraft. Its wings are aluminum, built with folding panels so the aircraft can be towed tail-first on its own gear. Fuselage and tail are of standard chrome-moly tubing. Cowling is fiberglass, and fuselage and tail surfaces are fabric covered.

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