The VP-1 was designed by W. S. Evans of La Jolla, California to be as easy as possible to build in a home workshop and with a minimum of tooling. The final design is a boxy wood and fabric, single-seat sport plane. The fuselage is nothing more than a plywood box while the constant chord of the wings makes all the ribs identical and eases production and assembly. A Volkswagen engine powers the VP-1 and it was from this that the name Volksplane was derived. The VP-1s ease of construction and docile flying characteristics have made it very popular and literally hundreds have been built around the world.
Wingspan
24 ft
Length
18 ft
Height
5 ft 6 in.
Weight
685 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed
95 MPH
Service Ceiling
10,000 ft
Range
200 miles
Engine
One 1600 to 1800 cc Volkswagen automobile engine with 50 horsepower
Crew
1
Manufacturer Evans
Markings James Glaze, Tucson, AZ 1990
Designation VP-1
Registration N47188
Serial Number 1
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