The Sportsman was designed by Volmer Jensen who had been well known for his designs of gliders. The type is as popular with homebuilders today as it was in the late 1950’s and plans are available from Volmer Aircraft of Glendale, California.

C-FXDW                  c/n BBK1                       USA

2 seat amphibian first flown in 1958

Engine: 100hp(75kW) Continental O-200-A                                                                                      Length: 24’0"(7.31m)                                                                                            Height: 8’0"(2.43m)Wingspan: 36’6"(11.12m)                                                                                             No.built: 100+ Range: 300miles(482km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 80mph(128kmh) Empty weight: 1000lb(454kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 1500lb(681kg)