IBIS F-PZGY (Pau)
Homebuilders : Geraud Lafage - Philippe Rose

This IBIS prototype had his first flight in 1991
Equipped with V.W. LIMBACH 2000 CC - Cruise speed 215 km/h (116 Kts) at 65% of power.
L'IBIS prototype a effectué son premier vol en 1991
Equipé du V.W. LIMBACH 2000 CC il croise à 215 km/h (116 Kts) à 65% de la puissance.

IBIS F-PBSM (Rouen)
Homebuilders : Stéphane Malandain - Frédéric Barbeau

Equipped with a VW 1870 CC - Normal cruise speed 200 km/h (108 Kts) at 65% of power.

"En 1989, je cherchais à construire un avion biplace, si possible performant, mais impérativement équipé d'un moteur Volkswagen pour raison d'économie.

Mon choix s'est porté sur l'IBIS. Après 3 ans de construction soutenue, à deux, l'avion a volé en mai 1995 aux mains de J.C. Junqua. Après certification, le concepteur m'a lâché sur la machine en quelques tours de piste ; Frédéric alors tout jeune brèveté en a effectué un peu plus. Depuis, l'avion a volé près de 600 heures (octobre 2001) sans problème. Son pilotage est agréable, tout en finesse et précision dans la conduite (style planeur plastique). Le décollage est une formalité et l'avion monte très bien malgré le peu de puissance. En vol, la visibilité en place avant comme en place arrière est excellente. Pour notre plaisir nous choisissons généralement une vitesse de croisière particulièrement économique de 100 Kts pour 11,0 litres de super à l'heure, mais sa vitesse normale à 65% de sa puissance est de 200 Km/h.

Pour l'atterrissage il faut oublier les pistes trop courtes (moins de 600 m) mais également caillouteuses (hélice propulsive). A l'atterrissage, l'IBIS n'a pas d'inertie et décélère très vite, l'approche se faisant à 130 Km/h.

Pour conclure, c'est l'avion économique par excellence : entretien facile, peu gourmand. Il permet de très belles balades plutôt que des grands voyages. Ce 'canard' est toujours comparé à des avions ultra performants dont le seul coût du moteur permettrait de réaliser la construction complète de l'IBIS, moteur VW compris."

Stéphane Malandain - Rouen, France

IBIS F-PBIS (Rochefort)
Homebuilder : Jack Verger

Under construction - Will be equipped with a VW LIMBACH 2000 CC.

"My IBIS is almost ready to receive his VW engine. Out of this picture, the main wings are already painted!"

Two months later...

...with the help of our friend Bernard Couton, engineer, we have fit the VW and the upper cowling!


Test flight completed, French airworthiness obtained - April 28, 2002

The first flight has been made by Jean-Claude JUNQUA himself.
At the French European Rally of Chambley (2002, July), the aircraft received the "Better Construction on Plans" award.

On Nov. 1st, 2002, the F-PBIS was already upon 110 flight hours.



First IBIS in the world now equipped with "Jabiru 2200cc" Engine.

Left to right : builders : Jack Verger, Bernard Couton, Jean claude JUNQUA.
Aircraft ready for test flights at LIBOURNE airport - june 6 , 2004

The Ibis has received the new French airworthiness certificate with JABIRU 2200 cc engine on June 30, 2004.

Jack Verger - Rochefort, France

Find more pictures of this new IBIS at the gallery section.

IBIS F-PMIL (St Jean d'Angely)
Homebuilder : Pierre Millot

Equipped with a VW 1835 CC. Normal cruise speed 200 km/h (108 kts) at 65% of power.

"Mon appareil est basé à Rochefort St Agnant et vole depuis le 11 juin 1999.

Avec son moteur VW 1835 CC de 60 Hp, il vole parfaitement bien à 200 Km/h (108 Kts) avec une consommation horaire de 12,5 l/h seulement.
Commandes de vol homogènes, pilotage facile agréable et précis sans le moindre couple moteur. L'excellente visibilité en vol de la place avant, sur 300°, est un vrai régal !

J'ai été lâché par le concepteur après seulement 2 heures d'entrainement. C'est super !!!"

Pierre Millot - St Jean d'Angely, France

IBIS F-PGLP (Nantes)
Homebuilder : Henri Galipot

Equipped with a VW 1835 CC. Normal cruise speed 200 km/h (108 kts) at 65% of power.

After four years of construction my IBIS received its French Airworthiness Certificate on 19 july 2006.

Since then there have been some modifications to the V.W 1835cc engine and, on Bernard Couton's advice, we have increased the power using a Weber 40-DCOE carburettor. In addition to the single magneto we have add an single electronic ignition circuit and now give us a full dual ignition. Power rise now to 68 HP !!!

Maximum level airspeed is 248 km/h (134 kts), and trials with a slight higher pitch propellor increase it to 254 km/h ( 137 kts).

Having seen these results, I am glad that I scrupulously followed everything in the designers' plans. With my professional engineering and aeronautical background I can appreciate the difficulties and years of hard work undertaken by designers to reach this stage. Do not underestimate how easily one can destroy the qualities and stability of the Canard design by making unauthorised aerodynamic modifications !.There are absolutely prohibited. !!!

I now fly my IBIS frequently, sometimes accompanied by my nephew "Freddy" who is a student pilot at the Aeroclub. The machine is remarkably stable, feels like a modern glider and is very pleasent to handle. Visibility is a dream and the 12.8 l/h (3.38 US gallons) at 215 km/h ( 116 kts) is gentle on my wallet.

A big "Thank You !" to Roger and Jean-Claude JUNQUA and all their staff for giving us this machine.

Since October 2008 I am now flying my IBIS F-PGLP with the same VW 1835cc but now equipped with "Full Dual Electronic IGNITION". This IGN, "BOUTIN" type, is made in France. I am very happy with it, as it gives increased power with some fuel flow reduction.

Henri Galipot - Nantes, France

IBIS F-PXPY (Tarbes)
Homebuilder : Michel Dupuy

Jabiru 2200 cc equipped.

First flight of the F-PXPY has been done on July 18 2008. Four hours have been carried out in 3 days.





Departing for first take off on grass RWY.




Very short final...




After first grass RWY landing.

Michel Dupuy - Tarbes, France

Group of 6 IBIS builders in Europ met in MERVILLE airport (France) on September 20, 2003.

With Jean Claude JUNQUA (Front left, sun glass), Paul Rass (Netherland) Lionel Clemence (France) and Eric De Vliger (Belgium). On the rear Jan Maes (Belgium), Hans Holsink and Willem Zwaans (Netherland).

IBIS PH-ISI (NETHERLAND)
Homebuilder : Hans Holsink

Hans Holsink leaving Amsterdam area to move the fuselage of his IBIS "PH-ISI" to the airport base.
VW LIMBACH 2000 cc equipped.

This IBIS has now carried out is first flight on September 4, 2010 on Lelystad Airport (EHLE).
Congratulations to Hans and his test pilot.

Hans Holsink very concented on is IBIS during this first take off on grass RWY.

Here the IBIS of Hans on approach at TEXEL airport (north of Netherland) at the end of his first cross country flight in Netherland.
The landing was on grass RWY.

 

IBIS S5-MMA (Kranj - SLOVENIA)
Homebuilder : Janez Pintar

Pintar (right) with two friends has build this IBIS in KRANJ, Jabiru 2200c equipped.




This IBIS is in October 2007 ready to start the test Flights on LESCE-BLED, grass Rwy, airport.
Janez Pintar has make is first flight on 9 February 2008. At the end of March all test flights are practically completed !!!

 

IBIS F-WDZN - SWITZERLAND)
Homebuilder : Peter Danzeisen

Peter Danzeisen (left) with help of Jacky Blanchard builds an IBIS, Jabiru 2200 cc equipped, in St Jean de Gonville near GENEVA.





Peter Danzeisen very concentrated before his first rooling. After some « go and back » on RWY few minor rudders adjustements where required.

On afternoon some rooling tests. The speed reach today was 43 kts. No shimmy, engine runs fine and brakes are excellent. Peter seems to be very happy. Champagne and congratulations to Peter.
Some news after the first take off.

IBIS N 4094 Y (Santa Clara)
Homebuilder: Dermot Doyle

Equipped with a VW 1915 CC

"I have recently (July 4, 2000) flown the 40 hours phase 1 test flying as required to obtain a special airworthiness certificate. I may now fly wherever I please - and what a pleasure it is.

Once at perhaps 2500 ft altitude above the usually bumpy air over the hot San Juaquin Valley, the aiplane trims out for hands off flying. I am looking forward to explore all the capabilities this aircraft has to offer.

I will now visit my children, looking down at the crowded and envious motorists on the highway below."

Dermot Doyle        
Santa Clara, California        

42 IBIS are, as known by designer, under construction in various countries all over the world.
These include (in bold: countries where "IBIS" are under construction and known by designer)

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Canada Brazil

France Mexico Netherland Norway Portugal Slovenia

Switzerland Germany South Africa United Kingdom United States

	MEXICO Homebuilder : Roberto Bugarin Roberto Bugarin (left) and his cousin build one Ibis in Guadalajara - Mexico.
	ARGENTINA Homebuilder : Carlos Bustos Carlos Bustos and son Frederico build one Ibis, VW 1835cc equipped, in Buenos Aires - Argentina.
	Carlos is now almost ready to move his IBIS to the airport base in Buenos Aires.
	SWITZERLAND Homebuilder : Peter Danzeisen Peter Danzeisen (left) with help of Jacky Blanchard builds an IBIS, Jabiru 2200 cc equipped, in St Jean de Gonville near GENEVA. Fuselage is ready to be covered. Painting expected by the end of the year 2007.
	Fuselage covering completed since this picture (November 2007)
	SOUTH AFRICA Homebuilder : Justin Van der Molen Justin Van der Molen builds an IBIS in GAUTENG.
	FRANCE Homebuilder : Lionel Clemence Lionel Clemence builds his IBIS in St OMER, north of France. Jabiru 2200cc engine expected.
	FRANCE Homebuilder : Christian Boutonnat Christian Boutonnat builds in the city of Roanne (France) one IBIS, using "JPX 2000 cc engine". Wings, canard and Vertical stabilizers are now ready for covering.
	FRANCE Homebuilder : Clement Kimmel Clement Kimmel builds his IBIS in the city of MOUCHARD south east of France. Jabiru 2200 cc engine expected.
	FRANCE Homebuilder : Janick Hoareau Janick Hoareau and son build one IBIS in Biscarrosse city (south west of France).