NC511 = N101H

Monocoupe 110 Special NC511, originally owned by Clare Bunch, President of Monocoupe Aircraft.  July 1, 1936:

In the 1990's this ship was registered as N101H and was owned by John McCulloch, restoration by Jim and Kevin Kimball:

Today, N101H is owned by Warren Pietsch and is still flying:

Joe Reedy and Model 110 NC10730

Joseph F. "Joe" Reedy of Greensburg, PA with his 1931 Model 110, NC10730.  Photo courtesy of Richard Eyler.

Sunday Crowd

Lambert Field in St. Louis.  "Sunday Crowd".  The Monocoupe factory is in the upper right hand corner.

John Livingston - A Famous Race Pilot

Article written by Captain Pappy Weaver about John Livingston.

12-19-2023 Ceiling Overcast 9000'

Nice morning for a ride in the 110.  Ceiling was 9000' but the air was calm, and it wasn't very cold.  Weather coming in for the rest of the week.

 

Jimmy Rollison and NC18166

Jimmy Rollison posted the following on the Monocoupe Aircraft Group on Facebook along with the picture of Model 90A NC18166:

1984 (I believe) Watsonville, CA airshow that I was one of the performers with Jim Williams (Fleet), Al Buckner (Ryan PT22), Don Carter (Bucker), Eddie Andreini (stock Stearman) and others. Photo by Reb Stimson.

12-12-2023 Clouds and Sun

 The clouds and early morning sun angle gave some real nice pictures of the red rocks around Sedona this morning.  Lots of pictures below.  Click on any image to launch the photo browser to see full resolution.

Some Monocoupe Instrument Panels

 Some instrument panels - click on any image to launch the photo browser to see in higher resolution.

N2347 Out and About in North Texas

Kelly Mahon had clipwing N2347 out flying around north Texas this weekend, even made it into a grass strip.

12-08-2023 Cold

Got an hour flight in the 110 this morning.  32 degrees at wheels up.  Oil preheated during the night before.  Nice calm wind made for a good landing.

Dan Linn and Fly To Another Time

Dan Linn has an excellent website and blog dedicated to unique vintage and antique aircraft called Fly To Another Time. On his website you will find a page about the Monocoupe 110 Special.  This is a thorough and complete resource documenting the seven original Monocoupe 110 Special clipwings and other replicas.  Check it out.

11-14-2023 Peak Fall Colors

Beautiful fall morning.  Peak fall colors along the Verde River.  Won't last long as the first storm of the fall/winter is forecast to come in this weekend.  Maybe some snow in the higher country up north, just rain here. 

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Note balloon lower right:

Monosport

Tony Little's Monosport, Warner powered.

Bob Coolbaugh Is Selling His Monocoupe Collection - Updated

Posted on The Monocoupe Group Facebook page today.

Monocoupe people:

I have two Monocoupe projects that I must sell. Both represent thirty years of building and collecting ‘Coupe parts. I am selling both as one package at a large discount. I am not interested in parting out bits and pieces. Also, there are far too many items to list here. 

Monocoupe Model 110, NC12027 (now NC524W), 6W12 and Model 113, NC7809. 

Email here severely restricts photos I can send. I can list the major components in an email, that works, though I know how limiting that is. Also, I don’t have time to mess with tire kickers. Too old and too many other jobs. Sorry. 

Here’s an idea: if you seriously want to own these projects, drive to the airport in New Market, VA. Spend several hours helping me sort through the parts. 

Failing that idea, if you are serious, you can send me $10 and I will fill up a flash drive with photos, paperwork and research I have accumulated, mail it to you. Use Facebook Messenger to let me know if you want a flash drive and I’ll send you my mailing address. I’d rather not post email, address or text number on this public page. 

And finally, you can load two or three large trailers and drive away for $18,000. 

Thanks to all for helping me move these Monocoupes along.

Bob added the following:

Overhauled Consolidated Inst Cluster. Johnny Livingston’s 145 Warner full cowl. Matching fuselage, landing gear, swing away motor mount from John Murray. Full set 113 wing struts. Full set 110 Special wing ribs, ailerons. Built, nearly complete Clipwing wing. Built, nearly complete 113 fuselage, empemnnage. Built Fischer spun alum disc wheels/tires. Nearly full sets of 90/110 and 110 Special plans. Hundreds of pages of documents, FAA records. Cabinet full of vintage instruments. This is just a small sample.

11-03-2023 Smokey

Finally was able to get a flight in the 110 this morning following a week of travel and a week on the RV6 annual condition inspection.  The US Forest Service continues with prescribed burns and the smoke every day is getting old.

The Monocoupe 110 Shadow: