JayKoit
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
I've been inspired to write this since reading parts of the "21st century volksplane" thread....I know the mission of that thread was to do just that: gather thought and ideas on a modern volksplane type of aircraft. But, do any of you think there could already be a place in today's market for a Volksplane 2 kit, if someone were so inclined to invest in the materials, overhead, startup costs and CNC machine? .I know it's original specs showed anemic climb and poor useful load, but with a modern Hummel or Revmaster 85 hp engine (20 more than the original) and some weight saving/aerodynamic mods (perhaps some lightening holes like riggerrob suggested in the other threads, plus wing root fairings, etc.) I think you could have a viable and complete 2 seat aircraft kit, and I think it could be done for less than $10K -- at least that's my hope! I guess I'd just really like to see a 2 seat kit on the market for a truly affordable price, something that would get even more people into building and flying. Imagine having your own 2 seater plane built and flying for the price of a new Honda Civic, and it goes together in 200 hours (or something close to that)! That could really boost the industry. Thoughts?
I've been inspired to write this since reading parts of the "21st century volksplane" thread....I know the mission of that thread was to do just that: gather thought and ideas on a modern volksplane type of aircraft. But, do any of you think there could already be a place in today's market for a Volksplane 2 kit, if someone were so inclined to invest in the materials, overhead, startup costs and CNC machine? .I know it's original specs showed anemic climb and poor useful load, but with a modern Hummel or Revmaster 85 hp engine (20 more than the original) and some weight saving/aerodynamic mods (perhaps some lightening holes like riggerrob suggested in the other threads, plus wing root fairings, etc.) I think you could have a viable and complete 2 seat aircraft kit, and I think it could be done for less than $10K -- at least that's my hope! I guess I'd just really like to see a 2 seat kit on the market for a truly affordable price, something that would get even more people into building and flying. Imagine having your own 2 seater plane built and flying for the price of a new Honda Civic, and it goes together in 200 hours (or something close to that)! That could really boost the industry. Thoughts?