Group purpose: The sharing of discussion, information, and experiences surrounding the building and flying of the Moni motorglider, and it's various engines.

So what is a Moni? Some definitions.

moni (mō nė) n. 1.Single seat home-built motorglider of aluminum construction 2.ARV (Air Recreational Vehicle) design of the early 1980's 3.One of the endangered species in sport aviation 4.One very fun airplane to fly 5.One very cheap airplane to fly 6.The most fun you can have with your clothes on

The Moni was first introduced at the 1981 Oshkosh Convention. It was designed by John Monnett and sold as a complete kit including the engine and instruments. There were no plans per se, just a very detailed assembly manual. The Moni was initially powered by a two-cycle KFM 107 engine of 25 hp running a 33" propeller direct drive. Over time, the KFM engine underwent some improvements in carburation and later a 30 hp version became standard. Approximately 380 kits were sold between 1982 and 1986. It is unknown how many Moni's have been completed and are currently flying.

The manufacturer of this neat little airplane, Monnett Experimental Aircraft, later INAV Inc., went out of business in 1986.

Span 27’6”
Length 14’ 7.5”
Wing Area 75 sq. ft.
Empty Weight 260 lbs.
Gross Weight 560 lbs.
Useful Load 240 lbs.
Cockpit will accommodate 6’4”, 235 lb. pilot
Engine, KFM 107, 2 cyl. 25 or 30 hp. electric start
Fuel Capacity 4 gal.
Endurance (full throttle) 2 hours
Top Speed (level flight sea level) 120 mph
Range at 80 mph. (economy cruise) 320 miles
Rate of Climb 500 ft./min.
Take Off Distance (turf) 400 feet
Stall 38 mph.
Cruising Speed 75% (sea level) 110 mph.
Design Limits +6, -4 g’s
Construction All aluminum riveted and/or bonded