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| Takeoff attempt by the Maniatis MPA | |
| Role | Human-powered aircraftType of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Michael Maniatis |
| Introduction | 1979 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Maniatis MPA was a human-powered aircraft that was built by Michael Maniatis in the late 1970s and tested at Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. It did not fly.
Description
The aircraft was a high-wing monoplane, with a pod-and-boom configuration. It was built from plastic, aluminum and styrofoam, and covered in clear plastic. The pilot sat in a recumbent position within a semi-enclosed fuselage, pedaling a set of bicycle pedals, and powering a two-bladed pusher propeller that was located at the end of the boom, aft of the rudder and elevator.
The aircraft was built at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, in Uniondale, New York, with construction taking two years. It was tested at Mitchel Field on Monday, November 5 1979, with Maniatis making six take-off attempts, none of which were successful.
The MPA was later placed in the collection of the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
Specifications
Data from Newsday
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 74 ft (23 m)
- Empty weight: 90 lb (41 kg)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- ^ Firstman, Richard C. (November 6, 1979). "He's no competition for Lindbergh". Newsday (Suffolk Edition). Melville, NY. p. 9.
- ^ "Getting A Flight of Fancy Off the Ground". Newsday (New York Edition). Melville, NY. November 12, 1979. p. 40.
- Ogden, Robert (1988). The Aircraft Museums and Collections of North America. West Drayton, Middlesex, UK: The Aviation Hobby Shop. p. 160. ISBN 0907178227. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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