Plumb BGP-1
In the mid-1970s, British engineer Barry G. Plumb began the development of a small, light aircraft reminiscent of the Pitts Special. The machine was intended for amateur construction.
First Flight and Original Specifications
The first example of the aircraft (G-BGPI), designated as the Plumb BGP-1 (an abbreviation of the designer’s first name and surname initials), only took to the air in 1986. It was a single-seat wooden biplane with a single wing strut, equipped with a four-cylinder Volkswagen 1834cc engine producing 68 hp. In 1998, the engine was replaced with an 80 hp four-stroke Jabiru 2200A.
Further Developments
In 2015, another BGP-1 (G-FUNN) was completed, featuring a Volkswagen 1834cc engine, showcasing the enduring appeal of this design among amateur builders.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | BGP-1 |
| Wingspan, m | 4.87 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Jabiru 2200A |
| Power, hp | 1 x 80 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 232 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 120 |
| Crew, crew members | 1 |
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