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The Prue IIA is an American high-wing two-seat T-tailed glider that was designed by Irving Prue and constructed by Ed Minghelle of Palmdale California.

The Prue IIA first flew in 1964, differing from the original Prue II by having a T-tail, fixed gear and a shorter, lighter, 2 piece wing resulting in an empty 1

Made by Ed Minghelle.

It is the successor of the Prue Two .

The Prue IIA is an American, high-wing, two-seat, T-tailed glider that was designed by Irving Prue and constructed by Ed Minghelle of Palmdale, California.2
Empty Weight Lb
880
Designer
Irving Prue
Predecessor
Prue Two
Span Ft
60
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
18
Introduced
1964
Status
Sole example in the National Soaring Museum
Developed From
Prue Two
Glide Ratio
36
Gross Weight Lb
1350
Capacity
one passenger
Airfoil
NACA 63-618
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Primary user
Ed Minghelle
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
Manufacturer
Ed Minghelle
First Flight
October 1964
Span In
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
185
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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