[1] At one time available as plans or in kit form for amateur construction.

[2][3] The Minibat was designed by Haig as a motor glider, but without self-launching capabilities, instead the aircraft is launched by aerotow, winch launching or auto-tow.

The design goal was a glider with slightly greater performance than the Schweizer 1-26.

[2][3] The Minibat is constructed predominantly from foam and fiberglass and features a monowheel landing gear.

[2][3] In March 2011 there were ten Minibats registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA.