[1] The aircraft was developed from the two-seat XS and, like that model, was designed to be an all-terrain vehicle, capable of operating cross-country on wheels, skis, floats and flying under a canopy.
It features a custom made Para-Ski parachute-style high-wing, single-seat accommodation, quadracycle landing gear and a single 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration.
For surface operations the parachute is stowed in a specially designed compartment under the rear seat and the handlebars steer the wheels or the float-fitted water rudders.
In flight the VX is steered either by the rudders, by foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw, or by a combination of both.
It includes a fairing to provide occupant protection and a shield to keep water and stones out of the propeller during surface operations.