On Feb 13, 5:06*pm, Steve Leonard wrote:
On Feb 10, 8:39*pm, wrote:

Can anyone provide an update on what happened the the Cygnet P1C World
Class Glider and Dick Monghan's Osprey? I wonder if these ships are
still around and flying?

Looks like the Osprey is still registered.

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinqu...px?NNumbertxt=....

The last listed airworthiness date says that maybe it isn't flying any
more? *Unlimited expiration airworthiness for amaeur built didn't come
out until 1979, I think. *He built it in southern California, and the
address now is Idaho. *A little more research, and I bet you can get a
phone number to call and see for yourself.

Let us know what you find out!

Steve

I did as you suggested and had a very nice conversation with Mr.
Monaghan, the designer, builder and owner of the Osprey. The Osprey
still exists and is safe and sound on it's trailer although it has
been many years since it has been flown. He did take it to a local
Airfest a few years ago and set it up for display, so it does still
go together. Mr. Monaghan has a power license now and owns a 1939
Luscombe and a GlasStar as well. At age 67, he still flies and still
has that infectious sense of humor that came through in his Soaring
Magazine article from so many years ago. What a fine and gracious
gentleman to accept a call from a nutty glider enthusiast half a
country away!