Maupin Carbon Dragon  ....  Marske Monarch .... SuperFloater

 

also

 

Comparing the LightHawk and the SparrowHawk (see bottom link)

 

[revised 1/1/2003]

 

This page is in response to a common NewsGroup question concerning the differences between these three very interesting aircraft ... all designed by notable designers.  Each glider has its unique niche.

 

 

 

Carbon Dragon after Bungee Launch

 

Photo courtesy of  MJ. Maupin, Ltd

 

Sailplane: Carbon Dragon   Monarch SuperFloater
Designers Jim Maupin and Irv Culver Marske  Klaus and Larry Hill
Configuration High wing 
Standard tail 
3-axis control 
Enclosed cockpit 
Full span flaperons		 Swept forward wing 
Flying wing 
3-axis control 
Open cockpit		 High wing 
Standard tail 
3-axis control 
Open Primary glider
Contact  Jim Maupin, Ltd Marske Aircraft Corp. US Aviation 
Dan Johnson 
612-450-0930
Address ... 24201 Rowel Ct. 975 Loire Valley Dr. 265 Echo Lane
.... Tehachapi, CA 93561 Marion OH 43302 So St. Paul MN 55075
Empty Weight 144 pounds 220 pounds 179 pounds
Gross Weight 300 normal 
335 maximum		 450 pounds 400 pounds
Pilot Weight 180 pounds 230 220 pounds
Wing Span 44 feet 42.6 feet 38 feet
Wing area 153 sq ft 185 sq ft 168 sq ft
Wing Loading 2.18 lb/sq ft 2.43 lb/sq ft 2.38 lb/sq ft
Aspect Ratio 12.9 : 1 9.5 : 1 8.44 : 1
Height 5' 9" 5 feet 5 feet
Length 19' 2" 12.5 feet 19 feet
Launch Foot launchable 
Bungee (see photo above) 
automobile 
ultralight		 60 hp ultralight 
automobile		 Automobile 
Ultralight 
Super Cub (?)
Top Speed (Vne) 65 mph 70 mph 60 mph
Best L/D 26:1 at 35 mph 19 at 45 mph 15:1 at 38 mph
Number flying 4 .. 1 in the USA  20 kits sold   ?
Minimum sink 100 fpm or 1.67 fps 
at 26 mph		 162 fpm or 2.7 fps 
30 mph		 180 fpm (120 fpm ??) 
at 28 mph
Altitude loss in 
360 degree turn		 20 feet   ?   ?
Stall Speed 21 24 mph 27
Kit no ... but see note below yes, about $6,600  Was $5,995 ready to fly
Information Packet $5 $8 Ready-to-Fly Basic SuperFloater -- $9,995 
Plans cost Plans are no longer available.  Cost was
$160.  Suggest you place an ad in ....
Sailplane Builder. 

Marske Flying Wings

$170
 US Aviation 
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Comments
Mountain Green, Utah, in the old UP International factory building, with the new company, Blue Skies Aviation

Sam Martin, who has the very first Super Floater off the production line hangered at Wallaby Ranch
Building time 1200 hours 200    n/a

 

Comparing the LightHawk and the SparrowHawk

 

Note:  The Blanton plywood kits are no longer available for the Carbon Dragon
-  All parts are router cut from 1/4 inch 5-ply marine plywood ... very nice looking

Sources:  Designer information packets, plans, Soaring, July 1997, SHA newsletter and the Internet.

 

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