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  1. ejcheli

    Pietenpol Air Camper Build Log

    Oh man, its been awhile. Life has a way of really throwin a wrench in things. This project is still on course but I've been pulled away for a bit. Hopefully in the next few months I'll have some progress to share. In the mean while, I've been doing more CAD work and pouring over the plans. I'm...
  2. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Hey Fritz, I did, thanks! I bought the combo/bundle that includes them all from https://www.pietenpolaircraftcompany.com/purchase-pietenpol-air-camper-plans-and-aircraft-kits. I figured even if I don't necessarily need it, I want to see, read, and understand all the options and variants.
  3. ejcheli

    Pietenpol Air Camper Build Log

    This showed up today! Next week I should receive all the plans from the Pietenpol company.
  4. ejcheli

    Pietenpol Air Camper Build Log

    While I was busy making CAD models for the Pietenpol, I decided to 3D Print one at 1/20th scale to sit on my desk for motivation!
  5. ejcheli

    Pietenpol Air Camper Build Log

    Plans have been ordered, benches cleared off, probably going to start with the ribs this winter. I have a great many other things to do which require my time and money but I figure if I get a process going in the evenings of cutting spruce, soaking spars, and gluing parts in jigs, I might have a...
  6. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Good point, that was kind of what I was thinking about actually, if I wanted to get started "right now" I can't, cause I don't have any material! Gonna make a shopping list for wood and steel.
  7. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    True. That would be a good place to start.
  8. ejcheli

    Pietenpol Air Camper Build Log

    Well the decision has been made, I think its time to build a Pietenpol. The plan is to go with a welded steel fuselage and modified Corvair engine for power. Seen a lot of great examples out there and they seem to fly extremely well and have a long track record of success. Eric
  9. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    That's true, I've seen some amazing footage from the cockpit on YouTube and I've also seen a video showing someone trying to get in up front... hehe, it was a "maneuver" to get it to say the least, but hey, its possible! Edit: Here it is
  10. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Yess!! Haha, ok I'll definitely start a thread for it.
  11. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    A good question, and I think I'm much like you in that I love building and making things (made countless R/C models from scratch) and the VP definitely fits the bill for quick build, affordable, and seems to fly really well. But that last bit is spot on... while I do like the VPs and I'd...
  12. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Yea I started it with the question of a VP-1 being worth pursuing, but I also am very interested in other alternatives, both LSA and Part 103. Only specific thing I want is to be able to build it from plans and that it can break down for trailering/storage. Lots of awesome suggestions here and I...
  13. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    That's pretty cool, I was wondering if you could just scale down a Pietenpol for Part 103... :D
  14. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    I think these Pietenpols are really neat too and fit a lot of the requirements I'm looking for, but I'm not sure about the wing removal/folding. Its definitely a classic though and looks like fun, I like the two seats, and it seems like it would be affordable. Edit: Looks like its a 3 piece...
  15. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Any material is fine by me, and configuration doesn't matter too much as long as it meets LSA requirements. Nice list, haven't seen many of those, thanks!
  16. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Any thoughts on the Corvair engine? It seems like its right up the same alley as a VW conversion just has more power. Might be overpowered for a VP1 but seems to work good in VP2s from what I can tell. Found some info here: https://flywithspa.com/corvair/ This VP-2 seems to be flying with one...
  17. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    I don't know how easy or how long it takes to disassemble the VP-1 but it does fold up into a nice compact form as seen here. I think I'd probably keep it in a fully enclosed trailer though, but cool design.
  18. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    I like this idea of canopy, I think it looks neat but the open cockpit does have a charm too...
  19. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Some spec sheets for the VP-1 vs the VP-2. I feel like the VP-2 (as a single seater) would provide more bang for buck...
  20. ejcheli

    Evans VP-1... Worth Building?

    Also, any thoughts on a VP-1 vs a single seater VP-2? I've been looking at both sets of plans and it looks really similar, would there by any advantage building a VP-2? More luggage capacity, more cockpit room, etc...
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