Evans VP-1 Volksplane 50th Anniversary

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07-24-2018, 08:13 AM
cluttonfred

Evans VP-1 Volksplane 50th Anniversary

Other than putting the original VP-1 on display, is there anything special going on this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Volksplane?

On a related note, I was surprised to learn that the late W. S. "Bud" Evans is not a member of the EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame. Given the popularity of the VPs over 50 years and around the world, that seems like a no-brainer!

Cheers,

Matthew
06-02-2019, 12:07 PM
blane.c

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Originally Posted by cluttonfred

Other than putting the original VP-1 on display, is there anything special going on this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Volksplane?

On a related note, I was surprised to learn that the late W. S. "Bud" Evans is not a member of the EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame. Given the popularity of the VPs over 50 years and around the world, that seems like a no-brainer!

Cheers,

Matthew

How is it that Bud Evans is not in the EAA hall of fame?

How?
06-02-2019, 12:24 PM
Airmutt

It was on display last year and was looking a little rough around the edges. Guess it spends its time just sitting in dry storage. Personally I think the VP is a significant enough design to warrant being on display in the museum.