The design was originally by the Jarvis Manufacturing Co (as Jaybird) and first flew on 1 February 1946 with a 65hp Lycoming O-145-B engine and fixed tricycle gear. The Jaybird features a pod nacelle with a pusher engine.

 

The Jarvis Jaybird design was acquired by Volmer Jensen as homebuilt project soon after World War II and became the VJ-21 Jaybird with retractable wheels and 75hp Continental A75 engine.

 

Engine: 65hp Lycoming O-145-B

Cruise speed: 110 mph

Top speed: 125 mph

Landing speed: 40 mph

Range: 400 mi

Seats: 2 side-by-side

Wingspan: 45 ft

Length: 24 ft

ROC: 700 fpm

TO to 50ft: 960 ft

Price: $2500