WHY?


The Affordable VW Powered Bi-Plane!

1. Building Time. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane can be constructed in 300 to 500 hours, scratch built.

2. Ease of Construction. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane incorporates standard aircraft construction methods, including welding, dope and fabric application.

3. Versatility. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane will cruise at 100 mph. Take off at 50 mph and approaches landing at 60 mph. Rolls, loops, eights on/around pylons, chandelles, and lazy eights can be performed in the Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane incorporates good cross country speed, the ability to carry one adult with minimal baggage, and is capable of limited aerobatic maneuvers and has a reasonable takeoff/landing speed.

4. Cost to Build. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane is among the least expensive homebuilt aircraft to build. We stress the word AIRCRAFT. The airframe can be built for approximately $5,000 excluding paint, and covering material. In addition to the airframe kit, you will need to purchase an engine, instruments and avionics of your choice. Average complete aircraft cost is $10,000 to $12,000 dollars, depending on engine selection.

5. Cost to Operate. In our biased opinion, very few aircraft can compete with the Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane. The reliable and economical VW based power plant will consume only 3.5 gallons of fuel per hour. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane was designed to be outfitted with a VW engine. Lycoming, Continental, Rotax, Jabiru, and Subaru engines cannot be used on the Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane.

6. Stability. You may think we are referring to aircraft stability. We are not. We are talking about COMPANY STABILITY. Great Plains has been involved in the sport aviation business since 1982 and is a recognized leader in VW conversions. Unfortunately, several companies involved in Sport Aviation are/were in it for the dollars only. These companies usually offered a marginal product at either a highly inflated or ridiculously low price. The end result is the same. The company vanishes leaving the customer with an unfinished, untried, often unsafe product.

7. Affordability. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane is a Plans Built aircraft. It can be purchased as you can afford it. Many parts are available pre-made such as: cowling, landing gear, wheels, tires and tubes, brakes, tailwheel, tailwheel spring, tailwheel caster. Parts can be purchased individually or you have the option of making them.

8. Performance. The Easy Eagle I Bi -Plane is a day time, VFR Aircraft. Keep it light in weight to obtain the maximum performance.

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