http://www.airbum.com/pireps/PirepMullicoupe.html
Admittedly its a Pirep for a Mullicoupe but Bud does a good writeup.
By the definition above in bazv’s posting (excluding the aileron bit) that would make a Pitts Special difficult and a multitude of other aircraft around.
The deHavilland Dragonfly has a similar reputation which is totally undeserved, as does the Pitts Special. This type of discussion is where old wives tales develop.
The Mosquito has a similar reputation but after a very recent conversation with one of the current display pilots it is not really deserved at all either (baring certain circumstances).
Its about respect for the aeroplane as a whole.
No I have not flown a Monocoupe but if given half a chance I would be in it like a shot, until such time I would reserve judgement and give the aeroplane the respect it deserves without prejudice prior to flight. Most of the Monocoupes had a tail skid which would have made it an much more enjoyable aircraft on landing and takeoff and most of the Mullicoupes have a locking tailwheel which again would be a much more pleasant experience.
It is a beautiful aeroplane and one type that I would love to grace my hangar in the future.
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