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Plumb BGP-1

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Plumb BGP-1 Biplane
Prototype leaving Turweston Aerodrome in April 2017
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United Kingdom
Designer Barry Plumb
First flight 1986
Number built 2

The Plumb BGP-1 is a British single-seat homebuilt biplane developed by Barry Plumb.

Design and development

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The aircraft is patterned after the Pitts Special and is made predominantly from wood. The first example of Plumb's biplane was built between 1975 and 1986 and is on a Popular Flying Association (now Light Aircraft Association) permit to fly.[1][2]

The aircraft was originally powered by a Volkswagen 1834 engine but now uses a Jabiru 2200A model[3]

A second example, was finished in 2015 and uses a Volkswagen 1834 engine.

Specifications (prototype)

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Data from Steen Aero[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Wingspan: 4.87 m (16 ft 0 in)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 2200A , 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
  • Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 232 km/h (144 mph, 125 kn)

See also

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Similar aircraft

References

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  1. ^ "Aircraft Data G-BGPI, 1986 Plumb BGP-1 C/N PFA 083-10359". www.airport-data.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Steen Aero Lab - Biplane Lore". www.steenaero.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  3. ^ "LA Safety Spot June 2014" (PDF). Light Aviation.