The MBB Bo 209 Monsun (originally the MHK-101) is a two-seat light aircraft that was developed in Germany in the late 1960s.
It was adopted by MBB (Messerschmitt Bölkow & Blohm) and became the BO-209 Monsun project. The BO-209 was a full metal, low wing basic trainer with standard aerobatic capabilities. The front wheel was retractable (fixed as an option). Both wings were fold-able, thus permitting trailering the aircraft by a car on its own main wheels, nose wheel retracted and tail forward.
The program became very successful. The BO-209, mainly through its docile and responsive flight characteristics, is still very popular among flight instructors all over the world. There is a faithful fan community of BO-209 owners all over Europe, and used aircraft prices are still comparatively high. The program was abruptly terminated in 1972 with 100 aircraft built and more than 200 still in the open order books. But at that time, MBB had very profitable military orders and had no interest in continuing to build light aircraft.
Has brakes tied in with the elevator. Use up elevator to release. Lands well with or without flaps.
A nice easy to fly airplane. Flies similarly to the model in YouTube video
It was adopted by MBB (Messerschmitt Bölkow & Blohm) and became the BO-209 Monsun project. The BO-209 was a full metal, low wing basic trainer with standard aerobatic capabilities. The front wheel was retractable (fixed as an option). Both wings were fold-able, thus permitting trailering the aircraft by a car on its own main wheels, nose wheel retracted and tail forward.
The program became very successful. The BO-209, mainly through its docile and responsive flight characteristics, is still very popular among flight instructors all over the world. There is a faithful fan community of BO-209 owners all over Europe, and used aircraft prices are still comparatively high. The program was abruptly terminated in 1972 with 100 aircraft built and more than 200 still in the open order books. But at that time, MBB had very profitable military orders and had no interest in continuing to build light aircraft.
Has brakes tied in with the elevator. Use up elevator to release. Lands well with or without flaps.
A nice easy to fly airplane. Flies similarly to the model in YouTube video
