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    Volksplane 1 (VP-1)

    Evans Aircraft
    P.O. Box 231762
    Encinitas, CA 92023
    United States

    Phone: 760-933-8267

    http://www.evansair.com
    EvansAircraftCo@gmail.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 95Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 75Rate of Climb (fpm) 600
    Stall Speed (mph) 45Takeoff Distance (ft) 500
    Range (statute mi) 230Landing Distance (ft) 400
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine VW
    Design Horsepower 50H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 8H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 475Useful Load (lb) 210
    Gross Weight (lb) 685
    Wing Area (ft2) 100Length (ft) 18
    Wingspan (ft) 24Height (ft)
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Wood
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available NoQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 700Number Built & Flown 501
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $60
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. Plans include Pilot's Handbook & FREE Lightplane Design Book. Uses any stock 1600-1800cc VW engine. Plans outside U.S., $65 US funds on US bank or intern'l money order; no credit cards or COD. Info pack available at www.evansair.com.