Engineering:Maniatis MPA
| Maniatis MPA | |
|---|---|
 Takeoff attempt by the Maniatis MPA | |
| General information | |
| Type | Human-powered aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Michael Maniatis |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1979 |
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.[1]
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.[1][2]
The MPA was later placed in the collection of the Cradle of Aviation Museum.[3]
Specifications
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
- List of Human-powered aircraft
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Firstman, Richard C. (1979-11-06). "He's no competition for Lindbergh". Newsday (Suffolk Edition) (Melville, NY): p. 9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Getting A Flight of Fancy Off the Ground". Newsday (New York Edition) (Melville, NY): p. 40. 1979-11-12.
- ↑ Ogden, Robert (1988). The Aircraft Museums and Collections of North America. West Drayton, Middlesex, UK: The Aviation Hobby Shop. p. 160. ISBN 0907178227. https://archive.org/details/greataircraftcol0000ogde/page/160/mode/1up?. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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