Maule aircraft are known for their ruggedness and reliability, and so it makes. Maintained by the maule factory for the first several years of its life, the airplane has a fresh mattituck engine overhaul and fresh prop as well. Aspen avionics reduces prices adds synthetic vision software standard for. Maule aircraft have earned a longstanding reputation for their durability, reliability, and performance, making them a favorite of aviators everywhere. M7 series a highly versatile aircraft, the m7 can be loaded with 85 gallons of fuel for extended endurance. Parts, propellers and tundra tires maule ak worldwide. Maule air texas services the entire continental us, can import or export maules anywhere in the world and can provide you with expert inspection maintenance services. The factoryinstalled 3s and 4s compatible brushless power system delivers plenty of performance for flying from smooth or rough surfaces using the oversized wheels, or when flying from water using the included float set. If you have prop rpm and mixture set to auto in the game configuration menu, disable that so you can manually control. And learning to fly in an airplane such as the maule, which is a level above the more basic, older trainers, will better prepare pilots for transition to more complex aircraft as they progress in their careers. The pilatus pc21 is an advanced singleengine trainer aircraft. The factoryinstalled 3s and 4s compatible brushless power system delivers plenty of performance for flying from smooth or rough surfaces using.
Also the fact that it comes with a matched set of floats for this airplane is great. You can find the plane you are looking for two ways. You will find performance information on almost any general aviation aircraft that has been in production in the past 40 years. Bush planes and aircraft that are ideal for backcountry flying, including popular modifications and. See the airplane tab for more information about my maule. For over 65 years, aircraft bluebook has been the industry choice for complete and reliable aircraft valuation data. The maule m7 series features singleengine, high wing, strutbraced, light monoplanes. In general the maule is a decent aircraft, its not a cessna, its pretty crude but then it was less than half the price of a 182.
Aircraft performance stats listing of maule aircraft. We will walk you through all the help and real performance numbers gleaned from more than 3 decades of experience operating all models throughout the usa and world plus we will give you the fairest service and price available. My education includes a master of science degree in software systems engineering and a bachelor of science degree in applied mathematics. Experience the awesome performance of the 2012 maule mx7180b, 4 place stol aircraft, powered by the 180 hp lycoming 0360c1f, and pulled by 200cm 3 blade mt propeller. The airplane is powered by a horizontally opposed, four cylinder, direct drive, normally aspirated, air. In 1981, maule installed an io540w1a5d out front and began delivering the m6, also available with edo floats.
To develop aircraft performance software, ultranav derived advanced mathematical techniques which are used to transform airplane flight manual afm graphsdata into modules of powerful equations, which replicate all the linear and nonliners shapes and forms of the afm graphsdata. Maule flight can help with your annual, prepurchase and post crash repair inspections. It is a tool for all of you maule pilots, so please use it among each other. Aircraft performance stats and information for the maule m7235 aircraft. Sounds like a lot but once you have done a few times it is not. Mccauley propellers please call 7079425934 for performance increase. I was fortunate enough to get some time in a trigear maule, courtesy of pilots of america member mike schneider of tallahassee, florida sadly, flown west several years ago, a really good guy. Other than making an already not exactly pretty airplane even less pretty the tricycle gear isnt such an abomination as some make it out to be. The airplane performance section of the afm will provide the landing distance given the applicable conditions. Browse our inventory of new and used maule piston single aircraft for sale near you at. Production tuning was accomplished by first determining the error for each individual airplane in flight test, then jamming an ice pick into the.
Whether for special missions, business or recreational flying, maule aircraft are versatile, rugged, reliable, spacious, and economical. Thank you for your patience as we improve our site for you. How do you calculate minimum runway lengths for part 5 operations using the 60% rule. The maule is a better all rounder with four seats, side by side seating and room for baggage. Your short field work will probably be easier in the maule, though, as one of the characteristics of the maule is improved short field performance. I seem to remember seeing it somewhere a few years ago, but cant find it now. These bushplanes offer exceptional value and performance. The cabin in the m7 series is longer than the previous models with two. You need to be able to land and stop within the available runway length specified in the afm. Then when flying the maule, start using the checklist from engine start, to before takeoff, climb out, cruise, before landing, then approach and landing. The twopiece wing is equipped with operational flaps for outstanding slow flight performance and. A greenhorn pilot arrives at the conclusion that he needs his own airplane, but wisely decides to conduct further research.
There are plenty of people out there including myself that never had a problem with this. Aircraft performance stats and information for the maule m5235c aircraft. We are also brokers for other general aviation aircraft specializing in beech, american champion, piper and cessna. If i do a ctrle, it starts fine, and from the look of the switches and sequence i have it right. In 1991, the company experimented with a turbine maule, installing an allison 420 shp 250b17c and eventually offered the design in both taildragger and. Maule air texas services the entire continental us, can import or export aircraft anywhere in the world and can provide you with expert. Is a maule mxt7 a better starter aircraft than a cessna.
Ultra nav aircraft performance software will compute the maximum allowable takeoff weight and inform you of limiting factors. Thats because maule airplanes have a reputation for hauling a heavy load off a short runway and thereafter cruising at anywhere from 100 knots to 170 knots depending on the model. Learn about backcountry airports and offairport operations from around the world. The aircraft performance program app is a specialized software for aircraft performance analysis. The 180hp maule is a good all rounder, but for good load lifting and extra short field performance consider the 235hp.
Powered by a 180hp lycoming 4 cylinder engine it provides a perfect blend of performance and fuel efficiency. Since 2012 i have flown forest fires for the north carolina forest service in a 1985 cessna a185f scout plane. We expect to have them resolved in the next 24 hours we are aware of this and working on the problem. Along with power the big engine maule has a lot of torque but the big rudder easily compensates. This airplane is certificated in the normal category. How do you calculate minimum runway lengths for part 5. My airplane can take off and land in 500 700 feet depending on weight, density altitude, runway slope and wind. Maule, remained directly involved with factory production until her death in 2009 at the age of 92.
On their old web site they had a news link about the. Some people love 172s and never need anything bigger, some people need a 182 for the kind of flying they do. It sounds like hes had pretty good performance out of it and i think he also ownshas flown a few of the. The design of the m4 was started in 1956 by belford maule and the prototype bee dee first flew in february 1957. Equipment and options subject to change without notice. The minimum runway length required for landing under part 5 operations is, believe it or not, the same as part 91. Oct 15, 2017 overall, i really enjoyed the turbo maule m5.
All versions of the maule feature good to outstanding stol. For example make that three examples the majority of the aircraft pictured with this article see p. But from what ive seen, its a solid, good performing airplane with an unnecessary underwhelming reputation. Most maules are four seat pistonpowered airplanes with engines ranging from 180 to 260 hp. The aircraft is a fourfiveplace, highwing, singleengine airplane, equipped with conventional landing gear. Wagaero seat belt, harness refurbishing maule model. Maule manufactures the finest singleengine, 4 place stol short takeoff or landing aircraft sold anywhere.
Maule in 1979 was in the process of raising the airplanes gross weight by 200. Maule airplanes are available with three different landing. Based on the maule m4, it is a highwing, strutbraced monoplane of conventional configuration, available with tailwheel or tricycle wheeled undercarriage, or as a. Aircraft performance stats and information for several maule aircraft. Is a maule mxt7 a better starter aircraft than a cessna 172. Here is a one owner, absolutely pristine 1995 maule mx7235. Maule m9 with sma diesel engine recently maule has renewed their website. The maule m7 is a family singleengine light aircraft that has been manufactured in the united states since the mid 1980s. Aspen evolution available as factory option on maule aircraft. Maule pilots home a website for the maule owner and friend.
The series is based on the maule m4 series and is available with tricycle landing gear, tailwheel landing gear or twin pontoons for a seaplane. All mx7180 models have an available autofuel stc for unleaded mogas. Tick, my last airplane was the m5210 and my current airplane is a m4210 and the performance is considerably better than the 180hp maules and uses only 10 gallons per hour. Maule s quince, a genus of three species of deciduous spiny shrubs. However, use of the conventional tailwheel saves the weight, drag and complexity of a nose gear an adds to the maules performance. As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in. With the soaring cost of flying, more people than ever trust maule to bring it. We manufacture and sell faapmad parts for many general aviation and vintage aircraft including aeronca, cessna, piper and taylorcraft. The maule seemed to me to be a a very straightforward and honest airplane, and i. Maule air introduces new models faster than aopa pilot can write articles.
We install maule upgrades and repair and rebuild engines using only certified maule parts. A maule is short coupled whether it is a 1978 or a 2008. Allison turboprops are featured on some models of the maule. Its fun to fly an airplane thats suited well to flying close in traffic patterns. The maule is used by private pilots, couriers, flight schools, military forces, law enforcement agencies, rental operations, and in many other types of service. I havent flown the fs9 maule all in one a lot yet, but so far i havent found any real deal breakers in fsx. We can help you select the maule aircraft that best suits your needs, put you in contact with other maule owners, and walk you through the purchase. Two years later the model would morph into the m7 and in 1989, the m8. Tail number year maker model cn engines seats location. Maule started the maule aircraft company to develop and build the aircraft in napoleon, michigan as the maule m4. Back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage. Compare price and specifications of all maule models in our listings. Maule surname maule air, manufacturer of light singleengine aircraft in moultrie, georgia. Short wing m5235 is a good airplane, i put a more then a hours in one and most of it was off airport, landing places that my buddy loni cubdriver749er was landing with his 160hp stock supercub.
With the soaring cost of flying, more people than ever trust maule to bring it down to earth. The mx7 series is very agile and versatile with a large 38 cu. Dear maule, thank you for making an airplane that i believe helped save my sons life last week as he crashed due to a sudden swirl wind. Anyone know if there is a free download of the original fs2004 maule m7 260 that included the float, tundra, taildragger, ski, and front wheel versions made to work in fsx. Its not as much a stol airplane as a super cub, but still has great takeoff and landing performance.
Civil air patrol cap has aircraft available for sale we have several cessna 172s, 182s and 206s we are offering for sale. It is this number that derives the effective runway landing distance. For pricing information please refer to the maule air, inc. Performance observations are for one person, 22 gals. Maule m7 bnf basic was3x and ss has been added successfully to your wishlist. Aircraft performance stats and information for the maule m4210 c rocket aircraft. Aircraft for sale civil air patrol national headquarters. Maule does not publish performance tables for their aircraft since there are so many model variations and optional features differ by airplane. The maule mx7 series is a fun and easy to fly stol aircraft.
All of my maule time has been solo, so im not sure quite how much performance would be lost with 4 people in it. Aircraft operating costs per hour and aircraft comparisons, aircraft performance data and other aircraft information aircraft operating cost maule quick links main menu. The worlds largest online aviation stock photo library. Some people love 172s and never need anything bigger. The aircraft produced by maule air are tubeandfabric designs and are popular with bush pilots, thanks to their very low stall speed, their tundra tires and oleo.
See the latest aircraft bluebook marketline news here. The airplane is approved for day and night vfrifr operations when properly equipped and certificated. All versions of the maule feature good to outstanding stol performance, depending on the engine power. The maule seemed to me to be a a very straightforward and honest airplane, and i really enjoyed flying in it. The maule cannot compete with the husky for short field performance. As for the 7 vs the 9 thats totally dependnat on what your going to use the airplane for.
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