Evans had formerly worked at convair, ryan aircraft and general dynamics. Alternative download locations if the download button above does not work you can try these alternative locations to download the volksplane plans. The evans volksplane was an attempt to give homebuilders an airplane that was dirt simple and incredibly cheap. The volksplane was designed and prototyped by bud evans in 1968. The design was successful, and, following a first flight in september 1968, a large number of aircraft have been constructed by homebuilders. Change the options to match your needs, polyester plans must me shipped rolled. The evans vp1 volksplane is an american designed aircraft for amateur construction. Evans volksplane first flight now available for purchase. To download this plan and its related files you must be a logged in member. Mar 25, 2008 this is a evans vp1 that my father built back around 1972.
I contacted aircraft spruce evans agent for the plans. The vp1 is perhaps the simplest, least expensive wood aircraft you can build. This allwood singleseat aircraft was designed to be easy to build and easy to fly. The peoples airplane hobbyking has just announced a 63 arf modeled after the unique looking evans vp1 volksplane. Volksplane news keith schindler, editor 25 princeton ct denton, tx 76201 817 2430165. The fuselage is all wood, with three bulkheads, four longerons, flat plywood and some vertical stiffners. This balsa builtup electric monoplane has a detailed instrument panel inside an open cockpit, pilot bust, and control surfaces with large counterbalances built in. The aircraft is inexpensive, easy to build, and fun to fly. Vp1 volksplane plans and pilots handbook includes complete set of plans to build the popular vp1 and complete pilots operating handbook. A model from experimental homebuilt by william samuel evans. Please have the name of the magazine, year, month and page number ready when calling to make a request. This tool allows you to calculate the cost of printing and shipping the evans vp1 volksplane plans and its building article if available. Ideal for one of the large flat twin 4 strokes of 1525cc.
They contacted evans, who told them that they have not sold the plans for over 10 years and that if i want to build a vp2, i would have to get the plans from another builder. Keyword search pick only one from each group and keep in mind that we are in the process of editing all the plans so only the plans already edited will show up. There is no kit, only a detailed set of plans, from evans aircraft. Mar 28, 2017 the volksplane was designed and prototyped by bud evans in 1968. Ultrasimple wooden construction and the familiar vw engine mean lowcost flying fun and ease of construction. This is a evans vp1 that my father built back around 1972. If you would like to print a plan that is not on the website you can upload it to the main plans category in pdf. Mar 27, 2011 changes we made while building a volksplane. I was a bit unsure as to the material to use, since the plans just said p, which could mean either pine or poplar. Evans vp1 volksplane 48 plan sarik hobbies for the. Looking for 3 veiws or plans for volksplane rc groups. Work on the design of the vp1, was completed between 1966 and 1968, the intention being that the design.
Plan listing thumbnail prev next plan this is the evans vp1 volksplane listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images. The volksplane plans show a temporary fuselage construction table made of two 2. I really know quite a bit about this plane as well as i have the plans. Rc2122 evans volksplane plan sarik hobbies for the model. The best source for volksplane information, besides bud evans himself, is the unofficial vp1 and vp2 newsletter. Today, either the i or the ii would be great lsa projects. Marry a design and let the other pretty girls walk on by. Today there is a vp flying in practically every country on the globe. The next order of business was to construct some work benches for the new space. Evan beams prids wite h the simpl stae bilator an rudded forr th volksplane. In addition it provides personal insights into how to build and fly the vp1 by the designer, answers to frequently asked questions, detailed instructions on the vp1s flight characteristics, well as the testimony of others from around the world who have. Here is where the volksplane s true character 30 april 1971. Adding wing tips, turtle deck, strut fairings, wing fairings, starter, re drive, larger fuel tank for the 2180cc engine, 3 blade adjustable prop with. Evans vp2 usa twoseat development of the vp1, plans for which are available to amateur constructors.
Janes encyclopedia of aviation evans vp1 usa singleseat light monoplane, plans for which are available to amateur constructors. This easy to build park flyer has built up lightweight construction and features scale allflying tail surfaces just like the real thing. This model of the evans vp1 volksplane was designed and built in two weeks, though it must be admitted that the designer was off work at the time. Download the pdf file for the vertical stab ribs and have them printed out at staples or the like. The 150 page vp1 volksplane plans and pilots handbook contains a complete set of plans for successfully building and flying the vp1. See all the site content, full home page, related plans.
Dennis tapsfield was hooked on the spacewalker the first time he saw a photo of it in sport aviation. As i just wrote in response to a post on the 21st century volksplane. The volksplane must be just about the simplest possible aircraft, especially from the scale modellers point of view. Vp1 volksplane plans the vp1 is perhaps the simplest, least expensive wood aircraft you can build. Page 09 page 1019 page 2029 page 3039 page 4049 page 5059. Video zum testbericht des pichler evans volksplane vp1. Fully illustrated evans lightplane designers handbook is an exceptional book providing a ready source. From the september issue of man, this new version of the ever popular evans volksplane is the work of rc model designer and contributor pat tritle. Alternative download locations if the download button above does not work you can try.
Alternative download locations if the download button above does not work you can try these alternative locations to download the volksplane plans volksplane at original location. Full size printed plans peanut scale volksplane also. It took me many design considerations before deciding on the volksplane vp1. A 12 scale model of this intriguing homebuilt aircraft. A salesman at my lhs has the full size plans, and a fellow rc flier has test flowen and crashed a volksplane. Evans volksplane plan scale plans from other designers. The evans vp1 volksplane is an is an allwood, strutbraced opencockpit singleseatlowwing aircraft designed for amateur construction. Also, at least in the hummel there are annoying minor errors in the plans. Its amazing how many people must have bought plans for, or built, this full size plane. It might not be the six or nine months evans advertises, but its certainly not going to take forever. If you are interested to learn more about the canard airplanes in general. I was thinking sigs 4x40 but i found a pic and a few links for volksplanes and now i.
Of all wood, strutbraced construction and covered in fabric, an upgraded vw beetle engine could power this diminutive 24ft span aircraft to speeds of. Complete plans to build the volksplane 2 homebuilt airplane. Oct 22, 2003 i got my plans from model aviation magazine august of 1990. I got my plans from model aviation magazine august of 1990. The evans volksplane plans is supposed to be scaled correctly, a good way to be sure about this it to open it with adobe pdfreader and measure the parts checking if they fit together. The aircraft was designed by the professional aircraft engineer w.
Yes, i think it could be done in a reasonable build time. Walt flew the airplane for along with the work of meas uring the vpi as an airplane, there has been the delightful need for showing it about at various air shows. Volksplane vp1 we are the exclusive distributor for vp1 and vp2 materials kits. You could possibly find used plans and buy some parts for the longez which is a modification of the varieze. As an aeronautical engineer the primary intent of the designer was to get a pilot into the air as easily, as economically, and as safely as possible. Well, finally got the plans done and parts in hand for the 1. Designed by dennis tapsfield, and featured in rcm 1288. Purchase vp1 volksplane plans direct from evans aircraft, the desinger who created this revolutionary kit plane. Set the options on the left and click the calculate button. Evans volksplane construction plans designed by jim pepino scale. I am a volksplane fan and i have posted vp information to r. Evans vp1 volksplane aviation photos on jetphotos photos. Evans volksplane scale model, showing electric motor and servos for micro rc.
He can look at the plans and easily see that it wont be three years until he can enjoy the fruits of his long nights in the basement. You could take them to kinkos and blow up, its cheap. Hi i am think ing a project for a hyperion 302510 and i want a low wing but simple to build and fly aircraft. Juliette barret, 41 avenue henri barbusse, villeurbanne 69700 france. Order volksplane prints at aerofred free plans website. Full size printed plan on a sheet 11 x 17 two page article with building notes and photos peanut scale wingspan power rubber by siegfried glockner the first flight of the volksplane happened in summer of 1968. P when pine is called for white pine, but i took a quick look at the vp2 plans, where this same part, which has to hold. Evans volksplane plan rsq 1537 sarik hobbies for the. Been wanting to do some homebuilts for awhile now and thought what better way to start out then with something nice and simple. In june of 2004, after a few months of research and planning, i began construction of an evans vp1, also known as the volksplane.
Stunning pilots aerologic boeing 777f ultimate cockpit movie to lej airclips full flight series duration. This is precisely what the vp does, and it does it remarkably well. See photos of various designs for this experimental homebuild aircraft from pilots and builders around the world. It was professionally engineered by bud evan s a convair engineer and succeed at reaching all of its goals. Detailed information of this kind is readily available in the volksplane plans and pilots handbook. This is a modern plan in pdfvector format direct submission to outerzone freercplans free rc plans free control line plans free free flight plans. Building a volksplane, this plane has been deregistered, we. The credits are a way to recognize work done with the plans, may be scanning, tracing, cleaning, restoring, scaling the evans volksplane model airplane plan.
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