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Is there a market for a volksplane 2 kit?

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JayKoit

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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?
 
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