Evans VP-1
Evans VP-1 Volksplane
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 |
Wingspan |
| Length | 18 ft |
Length |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in. |
Height |
| Weight | 685 lbs (loaded) |
Weight |
| Max. Speed | 95 MPH |
Maximum Speed |
| Service Ceiling | 10,000 ft |
Service Ceiling |
| Range | 200 miles |
Range |
| Engines | One 1600 to 1800 cc Volkswagen automobile engine with 50 horsepower |
Engine |
| Crew | 1 |
Crew |
Manufacturer
Evans
Markings
James Glaze, Tucson, AZ 1990
Designation
VP-1
Registration
N47188
Serial Number
1