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Evans Volksplane 1 (VP-1)
The VP-1 is perhaps the simplest, least expensive wood aircraft you
can build. Today there is a VP flying in practically every country
on the globe. W.S.Evans, the designer of the
Volksplane, sought to create a simple to build and safe to fly
design for homebuilders. As such, appearance and performance were of
secondary interest to the Californian. The first Volksplane flew
in1968, and the design has proved popular. The single seat VP-1 was
followed by the slightly enlarged two-seat VP-2. Further
modifications include the VP-1a and the VP-1UL. Although originally
an open cockpit design, enclosed cockpit versions have been built.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
VW
HP Range 50
x
18ft
x
24ft
100sq.fl
1
475lb
x
685lb
8gal
200n.m
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performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
500ft
600fpm
95mph
75mph
400ft
10,000ft
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limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
45mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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