Silk Wings Aviation Maule Air, Inc. Airplanes

Maule aircraft are the most rugged and capable four-seat light aircraft ever designed, with a legendary combination of speed, simplicity, versatility, and phenomenal takeoff and landing capabilities that make them suitable for the shortest and most rugged runways in the world. No other four-seat airplane can match the Maule for usefulness, adventure, value, and pure fun. Each Maule is hand-made to order, offering each customer a vast selection of engine, propeller, landing gear configurations, interior and exterior finishes, avionics and instruments, large capacity cargo compartments, amphibious floats, skis... the list goes on. Maule is the only 4-seat airplane that easily adapts to perform any mission, anywhere in the world. The airframe is available in two versions: the standard 4-seat model, and a lengthened fuselage that can accomodate a fifth seat or additional cargo capacity. Engine options include 180, 235, and 260hp piston engines, a new 230hp diesel engine, and a special order 420hp turbine engine. 180 and 235hp engines can be operated using auto fuel. The landing gear can be ordered in either tricycle or tailwheel configurations, and can accomodate floats, skis, and extra-large "tundra" tires. The cabin can be configured for luxury or utility, the instrument panel can be fitted with basic instruments or state-of-the-art "glass cockpit" avionics. With its extensive versatility, auto-fuel and diesel/jet fuel engine options, superb quality, and the ability to turn nearly any 200 meter area of clear land or water into its own runway, the Maule is uniquely well-suited for China’s GA market today, and in the future.

MX-7 rear passenger and cargo area

Left: With rear seats installed (including optional 5th seat)       Right: With rear seats removed