Max Karant calls the Mooney M-18 the "MITE", and the nickname sticks for over 50 years!

[Kevin Harberg]

 FLYING Magazine Dec 1948

Al Mooney only marketed the plane as the "M-18/M-18L/M-18LA/M-18C/M-18 C55" other than the 1953 models that were marketed as the "Wee Scotsman" to promote the aircraft's low operating costs. "MITE" was a nickname used by Max Karant submitting a pilot report for Dec. 1948 Flying Magazine. The name stuck right up until it became official on Jan 28, 1999 (US DOT N 7110.183). A very popular spray plane with the M-18 designator replaced the Mooney M-18 designation and the M-18 officially became designated "Mooney Mite" as far as the US Department of Transportation FAA, ICAO, NAV CANADA and Eurocontrol are concerned.

 

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           FULL ARTICLE ON THIS SITE - M18 PILOT REPORT 

                   DECEMBER 1948 "FLYING MAGAZINE"

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 2, 2021 by Kevin Harberg
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[carusoam]

Great Mooney History Kevin!

Thanks for sharing it.

Go Mite!

Best regards,

-a-