Velie Monocoupe

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The Velie Monocoupe was an American general aviation aircraft manufactured from 1927-1929 by Velie Motors Corporation, (founded by Willard L. Velie, maternal grandson of John Deere).

Design & development

It was a wooden framed, doped fabric-covered monoplane, seating two people in an enclosed cabin, (hence the name). In all there were 350 Velie Monocoupes produced. Upon W. L. Velie's death, his son had planned to continue production of the aircraft but he died within months of his father.

Survivors

There is a Velie Monocoupe on display at the California Science Center, on loan from the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian. Another example exists at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, and is believed to be airworthy. A Velie Monocoupe is in private ownership in Texas, has been restored, and is flown regularly.

Specifications (Monocoupe Model 70)

General characteristics

Crew: 2 (pilot, passenger)
Length: 19 ft 9 in (6 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft in (9.1 m)
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.9 m)

Performance

Maximum speed: 100 mph (160 km/h)

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