Low and slow

[gryshnak]

I just spent an enjoyable evening flying low, and slow, following the roads of Co. Galway in an Evans VP-1 Volksplane.  Other folks were online and zooming about at Mach 2 but I didn't get much more than a wingspan above the ground for the whole time.  Very relaxing and peaceful down there, reading the road signs  ;D


And when I arrived at my destination, I just tootled over to the runway...

lined up on finals...

...and throttled back.  The plane landed itself.

It was a total chill-out flight to go with the Christmas/New Year break.  A welcome change from fast jets and crowded skies.

Gryshnak

[BFMF]

Looks like a small ultralight

[gryshnak]

Looks like a small ultralight

You're not familiar with the Evans Volksplane?  It's a small homebuilt (but not an ultralight), quite popular and very basic.  Powered by a VW engine, hence the name.  Great fun to fly.  This one is by the esteemed Tim 'Piglet' Conrad.



Gryshnak

[ashaman]

Nice, where can I find this plane?

[GA_Pilot]

Looks similar to a Hummelbird, which is also powered with a VW engine......

[cspyro21]

Aww cute plane!!
Cool shots too Gryshnak, liking that Evans Volksplane!!  :)

[gryshnak]

Nice, where can I find this plane?

Either here:
http://www.fs2000.org/aircraft2k/news.asp?id=3078

or here:
http://www.fsimcafe.com/Downloads/ShowD ... meAuthor=1

[ashaman]

Thanks, I'll proceed to test drive it as soon as praticable.