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PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT SPECS
Velocity XL
Wing Span/Area
31’
145 sq.ft.
Canard Span/Area
188”
22.8 sq.ft.
Length
20’
Height
7’ 9”
Cabin WxL
47.5”x94”
Cabin Height
43.5”
Empty Weight
1640 lbs
Gross Weight
2700 lbs
Useful Load
1060 lbs
Useable Fuel (gal)
70 (93 optional)
Weights
The normal equipped empty weight for a 260 horsepower air-
plane is approximately 1650 lbs. For a 300 horsepower airplane
the weight is approximately 1720 lbs. Actual weights for each air-
plane will vary according to installed equipment and builder work-
manship.The maximum allowable gross weight for takeoff is 2700
lbs. except as noted below.The strake baggage areas are struc-
turally limited to 100 lbs. each side.The airplane can structurally
accommodate pilots or passengers weighing up to 250 lbs.Actual
limitations of each pilot area, each baggage area and fuel load
depends on the empty weight and balance of the particular air-
craft. Nose ballast may be required for light pilots.
Engine and Propeller
The Lycoming IO540 (260) and the Lycoming IO540 (300)
engines are currently approved for use in the Velocity.The standard
accessories – alternator, starter and vacuum pump – may be used.
Both the Lycomings are suitable for pusher operations in this
application. Both engines are currently in new production.
However, the used/rebuilt engines are approximately one-half the
cost of a new one.A partially run-out engine is generally preferred,
due to the excessive cost of a zero-time engine.
Due to weight/balance and structural considerations, heavier
or higher horsepower engines are not recommended.
Only the lightweight MT CS wood propellers are currently
approved.Turbo charging and variable pitch metal propellers are not
recommended until factory testing can confirm there safe use.
Extensive development/testing would be required to qualify a metal
prop for pusher application due to aerodynamic-induced vibration.
Landing Gear
The Velocity features a tricycle landing gear.The main landing
gear is a molded fiberglass/epoxy unit which gives exceptional
energy absorption for bounce-free landing. For minimum drag
penalty with fixed gear, the gear strut is molded into an airfoil
shape, eliminating the need for superficial fairings.The wheels are
streamlined with wheel pants.
The main landing gear uses Matco 6-inch wheels and brakes.
A 6:00x6, 4 or 6 ply tire is used.The nose wheel is 5-inch diame-
ter and uses a 5:00 x 5 tire and tube.
Cockpit
Both front and rear cockpits are exceptionally comfortable.
Semi-supine (reclined) seating is provided for optimum crew com-
fort. Pilots and copilots up to 6 feet 6 inches tall and passengers
up to 6 feet 2 inches tall will find the cockpit quite comfortable.
The canard configuration provides a wide cg range which allows
for a full-size rear cockpit without passenger discomfort.
Full flight controls are provided for pilot and copilot.The
wrist-action control stick is positioned on the center console,
enabling the pilot and copilot to relax and rest the weight of their
arm on the console, reducing the workload on long trips.Throttle,
propeller and mixture controls are found on the left side panel.
The inboard portion of the large wing strakes are used as bag-
gage areas, accessible from the rear cockpit. Due to the highly
insulated fuselage structure, the Velocity will maintain comfortable
inside temperature down to 0° OS using an oil cooler heat
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