For more info:
Volmer Club of America
Attn: Robert Albrecht
536 Oak Ave., Bridge City, LA. 70094
Ph: 504-436-6248
rjaflys@aol.com • www.volmeraircraft.com |
The Volmer VJ-22 "Sportsman" is a two-place, side by side,
closed cabin, highwing monoplane, amphibious flying boat. The original
Sportsman was completed December 1958. The rigid, corrosion proof hull
is made of 1/16 inch and 3/32 inch aircraft mahogany plywood with 1/4 inch
plywood at the step for maximum strength and covered with fiberglass for
added protection. Numerous testing from calm water to five foot swells
in the open sea have proven the design to be both extremely airworthy and
seaworthy. Wings are wood spar and ribs, fabric covered. It takes off from
water at sea level in about 20 seconds. The VJ-22 is powered by a Continental
C-85, starter and gen. It has a cruising speed of 85 mph and stalls at
45 mph. |