N5082V

N5082V is a Morane-Saulnier MS.892E Rallye Commodore, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by MORTON JOHN W. SkyMeter has tracked 66 flights totalling 35 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KHHR to KAJO. Service window in our records spans 399 days. Of those flights, 6 (9.1%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Morane-Saulnier MS.892E Rallye Commodore has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,535 lb, light wake category.

About the Morane-Saulnier MS.892E Rallye Commodore

The Morane-Saulnier MS.892 Rallye Commodore represents the larger end of the French manufacturer's successful Rallye family, a line of rugged touring aircraft that brought Gallic flair to general aviation from the 1960s onward. Built by Morane-Saulnier (later SOCATA after Aérospatiale's acquisition), the Commodore variant featured a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 engine and seated four occupants in a high-wing configuration distinguished by its characteristic leading-edge slats, an unusual feature for light aircraft that improved slow-flight handling and short-field performance. The type earned a reputation for docile stall characteristics and forgiving flight manners, making it popular with European flying clubs and private owners who valued its blend of practicality and distinctive French design.

The Rallye series as a whole sold over 3,300 aircraft across numerous variants, with production spanning from 1959 into the 1980s. The MS.892E Commodore 150 offered a useful load around 900 pounds and a cruise speed near 125 knots, positioning it as a capable cross-country tourer for the era. Its cranked wing and fixed tricycle gear gave it an instantly recognizable profile on the ramp. While never as numerous in North America as Cessnas or Pipers, the type found a loyal following among owners who appreciated its European engineering and sturdy construction, particularly the full-span leading-edge slats that allowed approach speeds around 65 knots and stall speeds in the low 50-knot range with full flaps.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.