EVANS VP-1 "VOLKSPLANE" - Plane + Pilot

EVANS VP-1 “VOLKSPLANE”

Plane & Pilot

Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The VP-1 and VP-2 aircraft offer low-cost flying due to their ultra-simple wooden construction and adaptability with common VW engines.
Ease of construction is a key feature, utilizing a plywood box fuselage, fabric-covered spruce wings, and requiring only minimal welding.
Available in single or two-seat configurations, these aircraft are noted for handling similar to a Piper Cub and can be conveniently stored at home without needing a trailer for towing.

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Ultra-simple wooden construction and the familiar VW engine mean low-cost flying fun and ease of construction. The fuselage of the VP-1 is little more than a plywood box. The wings use a spruce frame covered with fabric. Any stock VW engine from 1,500cc to 2,100cc can be used; only small changes need to be made. The VP-1 is available as a single-seater and as a side-by-side two-seater. It has been said that the VP-1 handles similarly to the Piper Cub. Minimal welding is in the control-stick assembly, the flying struts, and the stabilator horn. The VP-1 and VP-2 can be stowed at home and require no trailer for highway towing.