Maverick

About the Maverick

The Murphy Aircraft Mfg Maverick is a Canadian fixed-wing homebuilt monoplane designed as an economical ultralight trainer. It is structured with a high-wing braced layout, side-by-side seating for two occupants, and a tailwheel landing gear arrangement. The primary materials consist of sheet aluminum for the airframe, with fabric covering the rear wing sections and tail to minimize weight. Builders can construct the type from kits or acquire it ready-to-fly, making it well-suited for amateur aviation enthusiasts seeking a versatile trainer.

Developed as a smaller alternative to the Rebel model by its British Columbia manufacturer, the Maverick was originally planned around a specific two-stroke powerplant. However, its homebuilt nature allows it to accept several alternative piston engines. Design features include "D" cell wings with stamped ribs, an option for wing extensions to reduce wing loading, and provisions for optional wing tanks or float installations.