MOONEY “MITE”€

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mooney Mite is a single-seat monoplane first flown in 1947, constructed by Mooney Aircraft using steel tube, wood, and fabric.
  • Originally powered by a 25-hp Crosley automobile engine, it most commonly uses a 65-hp Continental, achieving a top speed of 143 mph and a range of 600 miles.
  • Key performance figures include a 1,000+ fpm climb rate, 300 ft takeoff, and 275 ft landing roll.
  • Mooney Aircraft no longer sells the plans for this aircraft.
See a mistake? Contact us.
STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 780. Empty wt. 500. Fuel capacity 11-17. Wingspan 26’10”. Length 17’8″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 143. Cruise mph 130. Stall mph 43. Climb rate 1,000+. Takeoff run 300. Landing roll 275. Range 600.

The Mooney Mite, first flown in 1947, was constructed by Mooney Aircraft, a company formed by the executives of the Culver Aircraft Corp. This single-seat monoplane was originally powered by a 25-hp Crosley converted automobile engine. The Mooney Mite is built with, a combination of steel tube, wood, and fabric materials. The most common engine is the 65-hp Continental. Mooney no longer sells the plans for the Mite.

Plane & Pilot

Plane + Pilot is general aviation’s only adventure-based magazine. From where to go, to how to get there, and everything in between, your next great adventure awaits.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get the latest Plane & Pilot Magazine stories delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE