The story
The Maule family has been building STOL taildraggers by hand in Georgia for over sixty years, and the M-5 is peak Maule: big flaps, big engine options, and takeoff rolls measured in seconds. The top models shipped under the greatest name in aviation marketing: the Lunar Rocket.
Maule officially named the M-5-235C the 'Lunar Rocket' — and spotters have loved the name ever since.
Quick answers
How do you identify a M-5?
High-wing fabric taildragger with a squared-off fin and generous flaps. Looks a bit like a Super Cub that hit the gym.
What does a M-5 sound like?
A punchy O-540 that goes from idle to airborne in a couple hundred feet.
How fast is the M-5?
Top speed is 149 kts.
How many passengers does the M-5 carry?
Up to 3. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.
How far can the M-5 fly?
Range is about 478 nmi.
How big is the M-5?
It is 23 ft 6 in long and 30 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the M-5 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1971.
How many M-5s have been built?
855+ built.
How rare is a M-5 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first M-5 catch is worth 25 points.
