Velocity XL RG, Owner'S Manual

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General Description
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ELOCITY
is a modern,
high performance custom
built, long range aircraft featur-
ing the latest advances in aerodynamics and struc-
ture to provide good utility, economy, comfort, simplicity
and flight safety.The aircraft uses one of two proven certified air-
craft engines, the Lycoming IO540 (260HP) and the Lycoming
IO540 (300HP). It has an alternator-powered electrical system
and is equipped with electric engine starter. Its cockpit layout is
designed to complement pilot work load, with throttle, mixture,
carb heat, pitch trim and landing brake controls on the left con-
sole and side-stick controller in the center console. Seating pro-
vides correct armrest, lumbar, thigh, and headrest support, allow-
ing comfort not found in conventional aircraft seats.This allows
long, fatigue-free flights.The inboard portion of the large wing
strakes are used as baggage areas, accessible from the front and
rear cockpit.These, combined with special suitcases and other
storage areas, provide nearly 20 cubic feet of baggage room.This
area can also be used for added fuel to bring the total to over 90
gallons.The design load factors of the Velocity are +9 G’s/-7 G’s
with a tested airframe load of + 6 G’s.
The Velocity aircraft uses the NASA-developed winglet sys-
tem, which consists of a cambered surface at each wing tip.These
are designed to offset the wingtip vortex and reduce induced
drag.The Velocity’s use of one-way rudders in each winglet makes
use of the winglet camber to tailor the rudder forces.This results
in low forces at low speeds where rudders are used, and higher
forces at higher speeds where rudders are not needed.
NOTE: The Velocity is not suitable/recommended for operations
from unprepared surfaces: gravel, loose dirt or rough fields.
Registration Number: N
Built By
Address
Date of Manufacture
Engine Manufacture Type
Serial Number
Total / SMOH Hours at Installation
Date of First Flight
Sold to
Address
Date Sold
Notes
This manual or any part thereof must not be reproduced in any form without written permission of Velocity, Inc.
The information in this manual refers to aircraft built according to the Velocity manufacturing manual.
Any homebuilder modifications may alter the applicability to your aircraft.
Velocity XL RG