Great Plains Aircraft offers the most extensive line of VW based engines (assembled or kits), accessory kits, and individual engine parts for VW powered sport aircraft. All this plus customer service and product support - based on 25 years of experience.

FRONT DRIVE · REDUCTION DRIVE · FLYWHEEL DRIVE · AIR COOLED


Front Drive - Air-Cooled.
Direct drive, driven off the pulley end (Type 1 only) for standard aircraft configuration. The Front Drive engine turns counter clockwise from the cockpit in a tractor configuration. Wooden props ONLY must be used. This is the most popular configuration.

Reduction Drive - Air-Cooled.
Driven off the pulley end of the crankshaft. Available in 2.0:1 and 1.6:1 Drive Ratios. Drive Ratio 1.6:1 is for 72" to 74" props and the Drive Ratio 2.0:1 is for those aircraft requiring 80" to 84" props. The Reduction Drive can deliver over 100 takeoff Horsepower (depending on engine size) and 70 continuous Horsepower. The prop turns counter clockwise from the cockpit (tractor installation). Use of wood, composite or adjustable props. Fits Type 1 VW Only.

Flywheel Drive - Air Cooled.
The Flywheel Drive is the lightest direct drive VW based engine offered in the market place period, weighing in at a mere 158 lbs. When combined with our new Nikasil Aluminum Cylinders the weight is only 148 lbs. This package uses a top mounted starter, 35 amp belt driven alternator and has the option for dual ignition.