Maule Air
The Maule Air, Inc. located in Moultrie, in the U.S. state of Georgia, is the manufacturer of single-engine STOL aircraft MX (T ) -7.
History
The company was founded in 1941 by Belford D. Maule ( 1911-1995 ) Napoleon in the U.S. state of Michigan and is still family-owned. His widow, born 1917 June D. Maule led the company until her death in 2009. The company produces since their formation only one type of aircraft, which is further developed. Originally based all aircraft of the company on the Piper J- third
Today's range of aircraft
Today the modified Maule MX- 4 as a two-seater with 180 hp, the company produces (originally reissued as a ultra-light airplane with a Rotax engine, which was not approved as a microlight ) fixed and also with variable pitch again. The MX ( T) -7 and (recently ) the M -9 ( in the MX -7 has its origin, is produced both with SMA diesel engine as well as Lycoming engine with 235PS and 260PS and will soon Your FAA approval obtained ); the MX (T ) -7 is offered with different engines of 160, 180 and 235 hp and even with an Allison gas turbine with 420 hp. Furthermore, various propeller options are offered. Since 2011 Maule offers in addition to standard instruments known in the cockpit optionally also known as the glass cockpit from Garmin and Aspen Avionics. Originally there were Maule aircraft only as water or Spornradflugzeuge, only with the MXT -7 was offered a three- leg version.
Specifications Maule MX ( T) -7-180
Maule aircraft in movies
- A Maule M-5 played an important role in Burt Reynolds film The Cannonball Run. Here she shows her extraordinary STOL qualities, by showing how to pass landed on a suburban street between buildings and trees under power poles with her. Still, the company recommends Maule Air, to see this excerpt, to be convinced of the qualities of the aircraft.
- In the movie Speed 2 - Cruise Control an equipped with floats Maule is seen that crashes into an oil tanker.