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Builder's Websites

2016-08-05T14:18:19Z

Rlorenz: Added section for 173, Added G A Venkatesh

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG] 
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://robjohnson.velocityxl.com/ Rob Johnson XL/RG (archived)] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/VE7JTE James Traynor XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 
[http://seeourairplane.wordpress.com Rick Eparvier Long-wing SE/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

=== 173 ===
[http://v20.velocityxl.com/venky/index.html G A Venkatesh 173/FG (archived)] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Builder's Websites

2016-08-05T14:12:19Z

Rlorenz: /* Builder Websites */ Added Rob Johnson XL/RG

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG] 
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://robjohnson.velocityxl.com/ Rob Johnson XL/RG (archived)] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/VE7JTE James Traynor XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 
[http://seeourairplane.wordpress.com Rick Eparvier Long-wing SE/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Retract Pump and Cylinder Rebuild

2016-07-07T12:46:12Z

Rlorenz:

[[Image:Seals.jpg|right]]The RG hydraulic pump rebuild kits seem strangely difficult to locate. There is some good info in the Lancair community. They use the same pump/cylinder system that Velocities do. According to their experts, the only non-standard part in the pump rebuild kit is the poppet valve, so you only need a rebuild kit if the poppet valve is leaking. Usually, you just need these standard O-rings from McMaster: 

013-90, Spool Seal (013N90) 
014-90, Check Valve Body seal (014N90) 
908-70, Hex Plug Seal 
908 Durometer 90 

For more info, see Lancair builder Chris Zavatson's site: http://www.N91CZ.net 

Linked below are his diagrams, explanations, and instructions for rebuilding the hydraulic pump and cylinders. 

Schematic [[File:Gear_pump_schematics_and_details_(Lancair_documentation).pdf]] 
Rebuilding [[File:Rebuilding_Lancair_Hydraulic_Cylinders.pdf]] 

The parts list for '''replacing the main and nose gear cylinder seals''' can be found on the
[[Landing_Gear_Cylinder_Rebuild]] page. 
 
[[Image:Hyraulic Schematic.jpg|right|400px]]

Retract Pump and Cylinder Rebuild

2016-07-07T12:45:07Z

Rlorenz: Added link back to the other page with info on rebuilding the cylinders (actuators)

[[Image:Seals.jpg|right]]The RG hydraulic pump rebuild kits seem strangely difficult to locate. There is some good info in the Lancair community. They use the same pump/cylinder system that Velocities do. According to their experts, the only non-standard part in the pump rebuild kit is the poppet valve, so you only need a rebuild kit if the poppet valve is leaking. Usually, you just need these standard O-rings from McMaster: 

013-90, Spool Seal (013N90) 
014-90, Check Valve Body seal (014N90) 
908-70, Hex Plug Seal 
908 Durometer 90 

For more info, see Lancair builder Chris Zavatson's site: http://www.N91CZ.net 

Linked below are his diagrams, explanations, and instructions for rebuilding the hydraulic pump and cylinders. 

Schematic [[File:Gear_pump_schematics_and_details_(Lancair_documentation).pdf]] 
Rebuilding [[File:Rebuilding_Lancair_Hydraulic_Cylinders.pdf]] 

The parts list for '''replacing the main and nose gear cylinders''' (actuators) can be found on the
[[Landing_Gear_Cylinder_Rebuild]] page. 
 
[[Image:Hyraulic Schematic.jpg|right|400px]]

Move Velocity

2016-06-19T15:35:58Z

Rlorenz: /* Reiff Lorenz - kit without spar installed */ Added the contents of this new section

Here are some tips from builder's on how to move your fuselage after the spar has been installed. These are by builder's who mostly built jigs to move their airplanes themselves, but I do want to put in a plug for Roger Cummins of Three Feathers (937-533-6111), he moved my airplane from the house to the airport, and picked us up again when we had our little [http://velocityxl.com/content.php?637-Incident-Flight incident in Otisco].

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== N44VF Brett Ferrell ==
Here's a shot of Roger picking us up to go to the airport. 
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And here's a shot of Roger picking us up in Otisco, that guy's like a bad penny. ;-) 
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Before installing the spar, the kit is pretty easy to move. Velocity packed ours in a Ryder truck, and Elizabeth brought 44 Victor Foxx home Cincinnati herself (she's a trooper). 
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== Jeffrey Clough ==
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I don't recall who's move this is, if you contact me I'll attribute this properly, and I'd like to include some details here as well! {OK, I found a note, and I believe this to be Jeffrey Clough's move of a 173 RG - I moved the plane 3500 miles up the Al-Can highway from CO to Alaska....much of it was dirt roads...it survived without a scratch, I would not do it with the engine attached...}

== N98EF Erik Franks ==
Here are some google sketch-ups from Erik Frank's [http://efranks.wordpress.com/ blog], he's trying to buy Bob Santom's Velocity and move it to Austin. 
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Won't fit?
 
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== N755V Al Gietzen ==
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== N713MR Ronnie Brown ==
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Here's one way of moving a Velocity. This is an XLRG. This move was complicated by the fact the aircraft and gear were damaged.

We built cradles to fit just behind the main gear and one under the canard bulkhead. The crane was used to pick up the fuselage, set it in the cradles, then the truck crane was used to haul it for about 150 miles. The fuselage was tilted approximately 30 degrees to keep the width under 12'. We had to get wide load permits but since the load was under 12' wide so no escorts required.

The cradles were built up using 1/2" plywood on 2x4 frames. Foam blocks shaped to fit the fuselage were inserted between the plywood and extended out from the plywood about 1" to support the fuselage evenly.

My plane is a 173 and by turning the fuselage sideways, I was able to keep it under 12'. This was from the airport that I built the plane at to another airport that had a nice long 6000' runway.

Ronnie Brown

== Mark Means ==
I did something like this when I prematurely moved it to the airport a couple years ago, built a 2x12 “right triangle” bolted to the firewall and wing attach points to hold it up near 60 degrees to keep the width down. That was before the engine was mounted and the weight went up. Thanks for the pics, I get the idea. You mention the goal was to get the width under 12’. I have a 173 and I believe it is just about 12’ wide as it sits horizontal. Two questions, is your plane wider than this and is 12’ legal? Thanks.

Mark

== Dave Dent ==
Brett I had my XL shipped all the way from Australia and it was put onto an open plate they call it. It is a forty foot transportainer with the sides kicked out. The ends fold down and the top is open. It loads onto a flat bed. The plate weighs in at more then the plane, believe me. The canard it 12.6 feet so you will have to tilt it with some wood to get it under the 12 foot US road laws. Just put a couple of 2X6's under one wheel. Also have it tarped. This is a must and make sure that it can't flop around. It will beat up the windows. I had the engine on and it was all rapped in bubble
rap but you won't need to do that if it is tarped well. With it just tilted up to make the 12 feet it can go down any US highway. I had a bar bolted to the canard attach points that just were long enough to mount the wings to. The wings went over the top of the strakes with large pads under them and the winglets along side of the engine. I'll send you a picture of it, if you need it. The canard then slipped under the fuselage and strapped down.

Dave

== N114MV Andy Millin ==
Fuselage was rolled onto a flatbed trailer and strapped down. This was a "wide load" transport. The wings and canard were transported in the wing rack. 
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== Reiff Lorenz - kit without spar installed ==

I bought a kit from another builder who had done very little work done on it. I wanted to take it from Ohio to Florida for the Head Start program. For anyone who is transporting a Velocity that does not yet have the spar installed, here are my recommendations:

# Rent a 20- or 24-foot box truck Budget, Penske, or Ryder. (The fuselage is ~17+ feet before the engine cowl is cut, so the 18-foot trucks won’t give you much extra room.) You can get a 1-way rental for a week for under $2,000. Rent one dozen cargo blankets with the truck. (3-dozen if the wings and canard are built.) Truck quality from the cheaper places is hit-and-miss. Be prepared to have no A/C or radio (even if they say it’s included). Join AAA if you’re not already a member. AAA covers the member, no matter what they’re driving—cheap insurance to have in case there’s a problem with the truck.
# Get these items: 2.5″ drywall screws and washers that fit these screws. A cordless drill/screwdriver. A padlock for the truck’s cargo door. If the wings and canard are built, you’ll want some cargo straps and 4 inexpensive saw-horses.
# Put the fuselage in the truck on a few layers of blankets. Drill 4 small holes in the fuselage bottom right through the blankets into the wood floor of the truck. (Location doesn’t matter much.) Use the drywall screws and washers to secure the fuselage to the floor of the truck. (If you don’t have a drill, you can just force the screws to self-tap through all the layers.)
# The top half of the fuselage will be safe sitting on the bottom half. Secure the halves together using the drywall screws through their flanges. The screws don’t have to be tight in the holes . . . they’re just there to keep the top half from sliding around.
# Pack the rest of the kit in and around the fuselage. If none of the fast-build work has been done, all the rest of the parts are easily loaded by 1 person.
# If the wings and canard are built, you (with a helper) can hang them on the walls of the truck using the cargo straps. Use the blankets to wrap the wings. Make sure that there is padding between the wings and the cargo straps—a fiberglass corner can quickly cut through the webbing. Place the sawhorses under the wings so that they don’t crash to the floor if the webbing breaks. For extra security, you can run drywall screws through the blankets into the truck’s side rails. If everything else fails, the blanket will rip, slowly lowering the wing to the truck floor. (Strips of old carpet work well, too. Many wings have been transported wrapped just in carpet that was screwed to the side of the truck.)
# Drive it. Unload it. Drop off the truck. Start building.

The above plan costs about the same as hiring a professional to transport it for you. It has some additional benefits, though: You maintain control over your aircraft kit, you don’t have to pay extra to transport yourself (since you’ll be driving), and you are not dependent on the availability of a professional transporter.

If your main spar is installed, the Velocity will not fit inside a standard rental truck. Some people have rigged a way put a Velocity in a rental truck nose-first with the spar on the outside of the truck. It has to be rotated about 45 degrees on the longitudinal axis so the spar doesn’t jut out into other lanes of traffic. Also, this doesn’t work if the strakes have been installed.

Most people hire a professional transporter if the spar has been installed. Call the Velocity factory for recommendations.

One note on insurance: Most aircraft builder policies don’t cover transportation more than 50 miles and don’t provide replacement value coverage (important for those who bought a used kit for much less than a new one costs!) You may be able to get a rider on your homeowners policy covering “named personal property” that would provide replacement-value coverage while transporting it.

Move Velocity

2016-06-19T15:29:45Z

Rlorenz: Added section for kits without spars installed. - RL

Builder's Websites

2016-05-31T11:58:41Z

Rlorenz: Line breaks

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG] 
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/VE7JTE James Traynor XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 
[http://seeourairplane.wordpress.com Rick Eparvier Long-wing SE/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Builder's Websites

2016-05-31T11:58:01Z

Rlorenz: Added James Traynor's XL/RG

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG] 
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/VE7JTE James Traynor XL/RG]
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 
[http://seeourairplane.wordpress.com Rick Eparvier Long-wing SE/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Norris N25DN

2016-03-07T22:47:49Z

Rlorenz: Added photo of fire, and edited text.

'''Jeff Ray's N25DN SE/RG''' 

Marvin's SE/RG was sold 2010 to Jeff Ray. This airplane's registration was cancelled in 2011 after being destroyed in a fire. 

Airworthiness Date: '''12/08/2003''' 
Builder:                     '''Marvin Norris''' 
Serial#:                     '''SRE043''' 

[[Image:N25dn.jpg|600px]]

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Image:IMG_0003-1.jpeg
Image:IMG_0027.jpeg
Image:IMG_0028.jpeg
Image:IMG_0002.jpeg
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Image:N25DN_-_on_fire.jpg
</gallery>

File:N25DN - on fire.jpg

2016-03-07T22:45:05Z

Rlorenz:

Side Sticks

2016-03-07T13:35:32Z

Rlorenz: Added heading for John Tvedte's custom-engineered side sticks, with a link to his wiki page

Here are some aircraft known to have side-stick controls mounted. Below is Doug Kanczuzewski's (N77LY) aileron cable setup for his sticks, as well as the one that Reiff Lorenz is working on with factory assistance. 

[[Kanczuzewski N77LY]]    [[Factory_N74GP]]    [[Tvedte N812JT]] 

Here is the factory's new side-stick option, with brochure. 

[[Media:Sidestick brochure - small size.pdf]] 

[[Image:N74gp_sticks.jpg|300px|N74GP]]
[[Image:N74gp_sticks2.jpg|300px|N74GP]] 

== John Tvedte's custom-engineered side sticks ==

[[Image:PA162754.jpg|300px|N812JT]], 
[http://wiki.velocityoba.com/index.php?title=Tvedte_N812JT More Photos]

== Doug Kanczuzewski Installation ==

Here are some pictures of my side stick set up. I run the long cables from the connection at the center up by the canard to the aileron bell crank, one cable each side. The worst turn is the bend from the canard down the side of the center tunnel to the floor, it is a 90 degree turn, but I have kept it to a large radius. 

[[Image:N77ly_sidestick.jpg|300px|N77LY Side Sticks]]

The aileron cables, left and right, are attached above the canard. 

[[Image:P1030037.jpg|600px]] 

This is the connection at the end of the control stick that works the canard.
Tough to get a lot of photos as most of it is buried. 

[[Image:P1030045.jpg|600px]] 

Here is a photo of the cable run up the co-pilot side. 

[[Image:P1030034.jpg|600px]] 

<gallery>
Image:N77ly_sidestick.jpg|N77LY
Image:P1030037.jpg|N77LY
Image:P1030045.jpg|N77LY
Image:P1030034.jpg|N77LY
Image:Brochure.jpg|N74GP
Image:N74gp_sticks.jpg|N74GP
Image:N74gp_sticks2.jpg|N74GP
Image:PA162754.jpg|N812JT
Image:PA162756.jpg|N812JT
</gallery>

== Reiff Lorenz Installation ==
I posted a few months ago about running push-pull cables all the way from the dual side sticks to the aileron bell cranks at the wing root. Here is the final installation. It took a few tries to get the angles right so that there was not any stiffness or binding where they attach to the side sticks.

The cables run through the carbon beams, diagonally up the sides of the fuselage (I don't have any strake cutouts), and exit the firewall just above the spar.

I'm still really early in my build, and it will be a while before I install the avionics or engine, so I can't be sure yet about any interference or other unintended consequences. Since a few people asked, though, I'm posting the photos now that it's (hopefully!) done.

<gallery>
Image:Reiff_sidestick1.jpg
Image:Reiff_sidestick2.jpg
Image:Reiff_sidestick3.jpg
Image:Reiff_sidestick4.jpg
Image:Reiff_sidestick5.jpg
Image:Reiff_sidestick6.jpg
Image:Reiff_sidestick7.jpg
</gallery>

Ciampa N127DH

2016-01-08T20:51:55Z

Rlorenz: /* Exterior Pictures */

Gary Ciampa N127DH, built by William Huisman. This aircraft was the [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=80 first customer Velocity Elite to fly] and was an Oshkosh award winner in 1997. The aircraft was damaged and rendered un-airworthy in a [[http://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20080515X00682&key=1&queryId=ea65a93d-25a8-475a-878f-8ff59cac6421&pgno=6&pgsize=200 landing incident in 2008]] and was parted out on Barnstormers as of January 2010. Registration data courtesy of [https://nnumber.org/N127DH/ nNumber.org] and [http://www.aircraftdomain.com/tail-number/n127dh.html AircraftDomain.com].

Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1996 
Builder: William Huisman 
Damaged/Decommissioned: 2009 

[[Image:N127dh.jpg|float|thumb|right|600px|Note the one-of-a kind geometric paint scheme, inspired by the "Composition Oils on Canvas" from the Dutch Artist, Piet Mondrian.]]
From Velocity Views:
"RECEIVED MY VELOCITY KIT , Fixed Gear 173 Elite December 22, 1994, one day before my Daughter was born. Started building January 1,1995 and first flight conducted at May 3, 1996. Total building time 2000 hours, excl. same amount of time spent at Home Depot and in Spruce Catalog. 
Building the Velocity was fun, I was able to put entire plane in my basement and built at home, so all free time could be spent building. My plane was the first Elite under construction, so some parts I had to wait for, and others I helped Sebastian develop. I had no previous experience building planes, but with common sense, my Makita Grinder and the help of Sebastian no major problems were encountered during process. Fitting the doors, building the tanks and intersection wings-Strakes were major time consumers. Also it is true that when your project looks like an airplane, and you think you are 50% done actually you are at 20%. Wiring, engine installation and upholstery takes at least as long as structural work. 

First flight was great, no trim was necessary but the excitement related...certainly took away a couple of years of my life. The plane cruises at 165 Knots, burning 10.5 GPH. I was able to pick up a New IO-360, installed Jeff Rose Electronic Ignition (highly recommended), B & C Starter, as well as a Rocky Mountain Engine Monitor (also good choice). Engine runs great at 190 C CHT , but I battled high oil temperature for a long time. 

I tried everything, but only after I separated the oil lines to the oil cooler, oil temps became within limits. Now one line runs in pilot duct, other in co-pilot duct, and in my mind everybody should do this. I installed Two King KX 155, Glide Slope, KT-76A Apollo 360, Navaid Wingleveler coupled to GPS, and CD Player into PM 2000 intercom. Also I installed an Air-Par, a little device that reads out the Transponder Encoder, handy for IFR flights. Until now I hobbed 110 hours, and finally all little projects are off my to-do list. Everybody stands still at the plane at
fly inns, due to the paint job, as well as the design. Paint used was Glaserut, with a clear coat finish. 

For all you out there building, it is worth the time, so keep going. I do not like to be the only Velocity at flyins. 
William Huisman" 
The one-of-a kind geometric paint scheme, inspired by the "Composition Oils on Canvas" from the Dutch Artist, [http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/mondrian/ Piet Mondrian]. 

 
== Pictures ==
=== Exterior Pictures ===
<gallery>
Image:N127DH_2005.jpg|2005
Image:N127dh.jpg|N127DH
Image:N127DH_sunset.jpg
Image:N127DH_ramp.jpg
Image:N127DH_kp9_1997.jpg|Kitplanes Completions September 1998
Image:N127dh_pilot.jpg|N127DH at Sunset
Image:N127dh_pilot_rear.jpg|N127DH Performance Prop
Image:N127DH_ramp.JPG|N127DH on Ramp
Image:N127DH_flight.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_flight2.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_flight3.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_flight4.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_hangar.JPG|N127DH in Hangar
Image:Bill_huisman.jpg|N127DH in Kitplanes Completions September 1997
</gallery>

 

=== Interior Pictures ===
<gallery>
Image:N127dh_panel.jpg|N127DH Original Instrument Panel
Image:N127dh_copilot.jpg|N127DH Copilot Side, original panel
Image:N127DH_cockpit.jpg
Image:N127DH_radios.jpg
</gallery>

 
=== Damage ===
<gallery>
Image:N127DH_crash1.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash2.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash3.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash4.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash5.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage1.jpg|As you can see from the first several pictures
Image:N127dh_damage2.jpg|there was quite a bit of delamination around
Image:N127dh_damage3.jpg|the doors and strakes.
Image:N127dh_damage4.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage5.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage6.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage7.jpg|Not sure what happened here, but the nose took some real damage
Image:N127dh_damage8.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage9.jpg|Looks like the speed brake was sheared off
Image:N127dh_damage10.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage11.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage12.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage13.jpg|Looks like a wheel was bolted to the sheared off gear leg
Image:N127dh_damage14.jpg|Looks like front gear leg sheared off and it slid on the belly
Image:N127dh_damage15.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage16.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage17.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage18.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage19.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage20.jpg|Wing buckling all of the way to rudder
Image:N127dh_damage21.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage22.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage23.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage24.jpg|original instrument panel
</gallery>

 
== Videos ==
== YouTube Videos ==

Ciampa N127DH

2016-01-08T20:48:44Z

Rlorenz: Changed the photo captions that incorrectly labeled this plane as N271DH. RL

Gary Ciampa N127DH, built by William Huisman. This aircraft was the [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=80 first customer Velocity Elite to fly] and was an Oshkosh award winner in 1997. The aircraft was damaged and rendered un-airworthy in a [[http://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20080515X00682&key=1&queryId=ea65a93d-25a8-475a-878f-8ff59cac6421&pgno=6&pgsize=200 landing incident in 2008]] and was parted out on Barnstormers as of January 2010. Registration data courtesy of [https://nnumber.org/N127DH/ nNumber.org] and [http://www.aircraftdomain.com/tail-number/n127dh.html AircraftDomain.com].

Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1996 
Builder: William Huisman 
Damaged/Decommissioned: 2009 

[[Image:N127dh.jpg|float|thumb|right|600px|Note the one-of-a kind geometric paint scheme, inspired by the "Composition Oils on Canvas" from the Dutch Artist, Piet Mondrian.]]
From Velocity Views:
"RECEIVED MY VELOCITY KIT , Fixed Gear 173 Elite December 22, 1994, one day before my Daughter was born. Started building January 1,1995 and first flight conducted at May 3, 1996. Total building time 2000 hours, excl. same amount of time spent at Home Depot and in Spruce Catalog. 
Building the Velocity was fun, I was able to put entire plane in my basement and built at home, so all free time could be spent building. My plane was the first Elite under construction, so some parts I had to wait for, and others I helped Sebastian develop. I had no previous experience building planes, but with common sense, my Makita Grinder and the help of Sebastian no major problems were encountered during process. Fitting the doors, building the tanks and intersection wings-Strakes were major time consumers. Also it is true that when your project looks like an airplane, and you think you are 50% done actually you are at 20%. Wiring, engine installation and upholstery takes at least as long as structural work. 

First flight was great, no trim was necessary but the excitement related...certainly took away a couple of years of my life. The plane cruises at 165 Knots, burning 10.5 GPH. I was able to pick up a New IO-360, installed Jeff Rose Electronic Ignition (highly recommended), B & C Starter, as well as a Rocky Mountain Engine Monitor (also good choice). Engine runs great at 190 C CHT , but I battled high oil temperature for a long time. 

I tried everything, but only after I separated the oil lines to the oil cooler, oil temps became within limits. Now one line runs in pilot duct, other in co-pilot duct, and in my mind everybody should do this. I installed Two King KX 155, Glide Slope, KT-76A Apollo 360, Navaid Wingleveler coupled to GPS, and CD Player into PM 2000 intercom. Also I installed an Air-Par, a little device that reads out the Transponder Encoder, handy for IFR flights. Until now I hobbed 110 hours, and finally all little projects are off my to-do list. Everybody stands still at the plane at
fly inns, due to the paint job, as well as the design. Paint used was Glaserut, with a clear coat finish. 

For all you out there building, it is worth the time, so keep going. I do not like to be the only Velocity at flyins. 
William Huisman" 
The one-of-a kind geometric paint scheme, inspired by the "Composition Oils on Canvas" from the Dutch Artist, [http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/mondrian/ Piet Mondrian]. 

 
== Pictures ==
=== Exterior Pictures ===
<gallery>
Image:N127DH_2005.jpg|2005
Image:N127dh.jpg|N271DH
Image:N127DH_sunset.jpg
Image:N127DH_ramp.jpg
Image:N127DH_kp9_1997.jpg|Kitplanes Completions September 1998
Image:N127dh_pilot.jpg|N127DH at Sunset
Image:N127dh_pilot_rear.jpg|N127DH Performance Prop
Image:N127DH_ramp.JPG|N127DH on Ramp
Image:N127DH_flight.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_flight2.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_flight3.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_flight4.JPG|N127DH In-Flight
Image:N127DH_hangar.JPG|N127DH in Hangar
Image:Bill_huisman.jpg|N127DH in Kitplanes Completions September 1997
</gallery>

 
=== Interior Pictures ===
<gallery>
Image:N127dh_panel.jpg|N127DH Original Instrument Panel
Image:N127dh_copilot.jpg|N127DH Copilot Side, original panel
Image:N127DH_cockpit.jpg
Image:N127DH_radios.jpg
</gallery>

 
=== Damage ===
<gallery>
Image:N127DH_crash1.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash2.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash3.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash4.jpg
Image:N127DH_crash5.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage1.jpg|As you can see from the first several pictures
Image:N127dh_damage2.jpg|there was quite a bit of delamination around
Image:N127dh_damage3.jpg|the doors and strakes.
Image:N127dh_damage4.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage5.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage6.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage7.jpg|Not sure what happened here, but the nose took some real damage
Image:N127dh_damage8.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage9.jpg|Looks like the speed brake was sheared off
Image:N127dh_damage10.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage11.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage12.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage13.jpg|Looks like a wheel was bolted to the sheared off gear leg
Image:N127dh_damage14.jpg|Looks like front gear leg sheared off and it slid on the belly
Image:N127dh_damage15.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage16.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage17.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage18.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage19.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage20.jpg|Wing buckling all of the way to rudder
Image:N127dh_damage21.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage22.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage23.jpg
Image:N127dh_damage24.jpg|original instrument panel
</gallery>

 
== Videos ==
== YouTube Videos ==

Builder's Websites

2015-08-21T19:32:02Z

Rlorenz: Added Rick Eparvier's SE/RG

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG] 
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 
[http://seeourairplane.wordpress.com Rick Eparvier Long-wing SE/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

File:PH-FUT flying overhead.jpg

2015-08-02T14:21:32Z

Rlorenz:

PH-FUT

2015-08-02T14:20:08Z

Rlorenz:

PH-FUT

2015-08-02T14:18:24Z

Rlorenz:

File:PH-FUT banking.jpg

2015-08-02T14:16:45Z

Rlorenz:

File:PH-FUT - canard design.jpg

2015-08-02T14:11:21Z

Rlorenz:

PH-FUT

2015-08-02T14:07:38Z

Rlorenz:

PH-FUT

2015-08-02T14:05:13Z

Rlorenz:

Velocity Aircraft Wiki:Current events

2015-03-24T12:30:53Z

Rlorenz: Added Oshkosh info.

Visit with fellow Velocity builders and pilots at [http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure AirVenture Oshkosh!] We typically have a cookout for members, friends, prospective builders, and fellow canardians on Wednesday evening.

Get more info on the upcoming events on the [http://velocityowners.com/calendar VOBA events calendar].

Velocity Aircraft Wiki:Current events

2015-03-24T12:25:48Z

Rlorenz: Updated link to events calendar

Get more info on the upcoming events on the [http://velocityowners.com/calendar VOBA events calendar].

V6 Engine

2015-03-24T12:09:57Z

Rlorenz: Spelling fix

Here are some V6 powered Velocities. Timothy England's C-FUFM is flying, and Kurt Winker's N11LW will be flying soon. 
[[England C-FUFM]] 

[[Image:c_fufm_england.jpg|800px]]

<gallery>
Image:c_fufm_england.jpg|C-FUFM Tim England
Image:winker.jpg|N11LW Kurt Winker
Image:Enginetop2.JPG|N11LW Aluminum block 4.3L chevy. Aluminum heads & PSRU. Same weight (minus radiators) as an IO-360, but with a more forward CG. 340 HP, almost 700 ft/lbs of torque at the prop.
Image:lr_V-4.jpg|Upper & lower cowl after mods. It took quite a bit to make it fit & smooth. still waiting to finish off the aft end.
Image:lr_fw1.jpg|Upper Naca scoops are "XL" size on my 173. Lower NACA is slightly larger than the ones on the XL. Also shown are Hinge type cowl attach Mod. Very smooth and strong.
Image:lwrNACA.jpg|Lower Naca designed as a torque box through the firewall and gear bulkhead. Much stronger that without it. Fuel drain flush with the surface of the scoop.
Image:radiators.jpg|(2) Aluminum radiators. 12"x6.5" core area. Shock mounted. Plenums allow air to expand w/minimal directional change along a smooth laminar curve. The connections between the radiators also use aluminum piping for additional cooling.
</gallery>
'''Link to Winker Velocity run video:''' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT-0zHmcp9o

Builder's Websites

2015-02-20T13:42:19Z

Rlorenz: /* Retract XL */ Fixed line breaks

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG] 
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Retract Pump and Cylinder Rebuild

2015-01-07T14:36:23Z

Rlorenz:

[[Image:Seals.jpg|right]]The RG hydraulic pump rebuild kits seem strangely difficult to locate. There is some good info in the Lancair community. They use the same pump/cylinder system that Velocities do. According to their experts, the only non-standard part in the pump rebuild kit is the poppet valve, so you only need a rebuild kit if the poppet valve is leaking. Usually, you just need these standard O-rings from McMaster: 

013-90, Spool Seal (013N90) 
014-90, Check Valve Body seal (014N90) 
908-70, Hex Plug Seal 
908 Durometer 90 

For more info, see Lancair builder Chris Zavatson's site: http://www.N91CZ.net 

Linked below are his diagrams, explanations, and instructions for rebuilding the hydraulic pump and cylinders. 

Rebuilding_Lancair_Hydraulic_Cylinders.pdf 
http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=365

Retract Pump and Cylinder Rebuild

2015-01-07T14:34:41Z

Rlorenz: Created page with "rightI don't know where you can find a rebuild kit. They seem strangely difficult to locate. I did find some good info in the Lancair community. They use t..."

[[Image:Seals.jpg|right]]I don't know where you can find a rebuild kit. They seem strangely difficult to locate. I did find some good info in the Lancair community. They use the same pump/cylinder system that Velocities do. According to their experts, the only non-standard part in the pump rebuild kit is the poppet valve, so you only need a rebuild kit if the poppet valve is leaking. Usually, you just need these standard O-rings from McMaster: 

013-90, Spool Seal (013N90) 
014-90, Check Valve Body seal (014N90) 
908-70, Hex Plug Seal 
908 Durometer 90 

For more info, see Lancair builder Chris Zavatson's site: http://www.N91CZ.net 

Linked below are his diagrams, explanations, and instructions for rebuilding the hydraulic pump and cylinders. 

Rebuilding_Lancair_Hydraulic_Cylinders.pdf 
http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=365

Builder Tips, Tricks, and Modifications

2015-01-07T14:34:13Z

Rlorenz: /* Landing Gear Mods */ Added 'pump' to the Retract Cylinder Rebuild page link

This page will contain your Builder Tips and Tricks. Please share your thoughts on how best to organize this information. I think by aircraft system is probably best, rather than by submitting user, but I'm flexible. Here are some beginning categories. 

'''CLICK THE TEXT''', not the picture, to get to the article!!!' 

== Specific Tips ==

=== NACA or Nose Cooler or Heat Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:keelseal.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Keel Seal]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:cooler blower 001 a.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Nose Heat Control]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:1naca.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[NACA Inlets]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Velocity_Building_020_143.jpeg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Nose_Oil_Cooling]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Rene_Heatshield.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Gear Leg Heatshield]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:NACA-LR.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Updraft to Downdraft Conversion]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Cowling Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Cowl_inlet_thumb.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Cowl Inlet Door]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Screwless_cowl.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Screwless Cowl]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Cowling5.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Custom Cowling]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Jp_plenum_6.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Air Filter Installation]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:vent1.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Ground Hot Air Vent]]</big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Door Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:splitdoor1.jpg|125px]]</big> <big>[[Air Stair/Split Door]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:N173EX_017.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Really Big Hatch]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:IMG_8975.JPG|225px]]</big> <big>[[Hendricks door latch]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:N87br_brim.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Brim_N87BR|Forward Hinged Doors]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Door_latch.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Door Latch Safety]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Door_pins_smooth.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Smoother Door Latch]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Strake or Fuel Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:VP03EPq.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Fuel Sump Sensor]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:XLRG_strake.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Fuel Strakes|Fuel Strakes]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Image003.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Extended_Strake_Elbow]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Misc Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Draggage.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Draggage Pod]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Free_track.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Aircraft Tracking]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:MG Fairing 06a.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Fixed Gear Fairing Modification]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:MTprop.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[MT Prop Rebuild]]</big>

| <big>[[Image:condition_inspection.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Condition Inspection]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:FLIR.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Jackson_N2XF|FLIR Forward Looking Infrared]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-[Image:hid_lamp.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[HID Landing Light]]</big>

| <big></big>
| <big></big>

|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Trim or Control Modifications ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:MS20271-BS.jpg|125px]]</big> <big>[[Aileron Improvements]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:elevator_bearing_upgrade.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Elevator Center Bearing|Elevator Bearing]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:TEFence2.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Trailing Edge Fences]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:N77ly_sidestick.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Side Sticks]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Vg.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[VG Installation]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:N2059u3.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Yokes]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:N2059u3.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Throttle Quadrants]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Strong_sm_2.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Strong Pitch Trim]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:trimbraking.jpg|125px]]</big> <big>[[Elevator Trim Braking Circuit]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Tfxtreme4.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Aileron Cable Replacement]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:aft_aileron.jpg|225px]]</big> 
<big>[[Preventing Roll Trim Cord Slippage]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Aileron_balance2.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Aileron Balancing]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Trim_spring1.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Improved Pitch Trim]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Elevator1.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Elevator Balancing]]</big>

| <big>[[Image:Strainer1.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Adjustable Sparrow Strainer]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Shimmy Damping Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-

| <big>[[Image:nylon_nut.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Nylon Belleville Anti-Shimmy]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Noselock3.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Mishler Nose Lock]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Rene Shimmy Small.JPG|225px]]</big> <big>[[Millin Factory Shimmy Damper]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Shimmy1.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Nose Wheel Shimmy Damper]]</big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Brake Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[File:823414.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[SE_Datsun_Brakes|SE "Old Style" Brake Parts]]</big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Landing Gear Mods ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:lg_SLM8IY76615BBVZ_CoP.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Landing Gear Cylinder Rebuild]]</big>

| <big>[[Image:Bumper.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Fixed Gear Replacement Bumper]]</big>

| <big>[[Image:misler_mech_doors.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Mishler nose gear]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-

| <big>[[Image:113-1309_IMG.JPG|225px|]]</big> <big>[[Landing_Gear#Main_Gear_Booties|Main Gear Booties]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Wilhelmson_006.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Retractable Nosewheel]]</big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Seals.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Retract Pump and Cylinder Rebuild]]</big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Franklin Tips ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Franklin_oil_system.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Franklin Oil Bypass]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Franklin_Split_Plenum.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Other Franklin Information]]</big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

=== Building Space or Shop or Moving Tips ===
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="30" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big>[[Image:Wing Supports 3.JPG|225px]]</big> <big>[[1 Man Wing Support]]</big>

| <big>[[Image:Strakeout.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Move_Velocity|Move fuselage with Spar installed]]</big>
| <big>[[Image:Wing-Rack.jpg|225px]]</big> <big>[[Wing & Canard Rack]]</big>
| <big>[
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|-
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
| <big></big>
|-
!scope="row" colspan="3"|<hr>
|}

== General Tips ==
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="5"
|[[General]]
|[[Controls]]
|[[Paint]]
|[[Fuselage]]
|[[NACA Ducts]]
|[[Emergency Procedures]]
|-
|[[Wings]]
|[[Engine]]
|[[Avionics]]
|[[Interiors]]
|[[Test Flying]]
|[[Tow/Tug]]
|-
|[[Prop]]
|[[Spinner]]
|[[Finishing]]
|[[Landing Gear]]
|[[Electrical Power]]
|[[Nose_Wheel_Shimmy_Dampener]]
|}
== Engine Installations ==
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="5"
|[[V8 Engine]]
|[[V6 Engine]]
|[[Subaru Engine]]
|[[Mazda Engine]]
|[[TIO-540]]
|[[Franklin Engine]]
|}

== Oil Cooler Turning Vanes ==
Not great pictures but I managed to stick my phone into the nose of the
airplane to get pic of each side of the oil duct.

What I did was remove the duct, do a micro fill & sand job on the inside
to smooth it up. Mine was really rough and had numerous bumps and edges
inside..

Then carve curved matching slots in the two sides of the oil duct. Just
thick enough to slide thin aluminum through.

Then cut out aluminum vanes. Each aluminum piece slides through both
sides of the duct slots creating turning vanes. Slots are about 1 inch
apart. I left tabs on the ends of the vanes that were then folded
against the sides of the oil duct. Then a few layers of bid over the
tabs and sides of the duct to seal the slots to the vanes and restore
the oil ducts strength.

The shiny squares you see in the pic are the aluminum tabs

Scott
<gallery>
Image:Tv_1.jpg|Here's the side towards the gear
Image:Tv_2.jpg|Heres the side away form the gear
</gallery>

== Toe Brakes ==
We've retrofitted our XL to use the toe-brake option from the factory. We will eventually add the cast aluminum pedals, but currently have the two separate pedals on both sides. The pilot side master cylinders go to the brakes on the lower end, and the tops go to teh copilot lower master cylinder connections, and the copilot upper connections run to the new resevoir. Note also that the new system requires [http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/aeroshell_bflu.php Mil-Spec 5606 fluid] (like the retracts use in the hydraulics). 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06A_XLR.pdf Installation Instructions] 

<gallery>
Image:Toe_brakes.jpg|Toe Brake Options
Image:Toebrake_pedals.jpg|Toe Brake Pedals on N44VF
Image:Toebrake_pedals2.jpg|Adjustable rudder arm
Image:Toebrake_pedals3.jpg|Co-pilot pedals
Image:Toebrake_pedals4.jpg|Reservoir
Image:Figure_1.jpg|Figure 1 - Mechanical Connections
Image:Figure_2.jpg|Figure 2 - Rudder Adjustment
Image:Figure_3.jpg|Figure 3 - Plumbing Diagram
Image:Pedals.jpg|Toe Brakes with Pedals from Don Johnston
</gallery>
------
[[Construction]]

Builder's Websites

2014-11-23T01:07:12Z

Rlorenz: Updated Bob Huntingford's builders site

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG]
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://huntingford.kal-soft.com/ Bob Huntingford XL/FG] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford (old site)] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Builder's Websites

2013-10-11T18:51:47Z

Rlorenz: /* Retract XL */

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG]
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf XL/RG IO-550 N108BG]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford Bob Huntingford XL/FG] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Builder's Websites

2013-10-11T18:50:00Z

Rlorenz: /* Retract XL */ Added Brooke Wolf and alphabetized the list - RL

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[https://velocitybuild.wordpress.com/ Matt Avila XL/RG]
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.mykitlog.com/users/category.php?user=brkwlf&project=1904&category=0 Brooke Wolf]

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford Bob Huntingford XL/FG] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

For Sale

2013-07-09T12:38:46Z

Rlorenz:

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===

The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage] This airplane is for sale (again) on [http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Single+Engine+Piston/2003/Velocity+Aircraft/Velocity/1630811.html Trade-a-plane].

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
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</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
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</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Reiff Lorenz 07/09/2013 

=== Bill Werner SE/FG kit For Sale ===
I have my kit for sale (because I purchased N255DM). See my builder page at http://home.earthlink.net/~wwerner/Velocity/Velocity.html. The for sale
flyer on my Web page has more details.
<hr/>

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

Builder's Websites

2013-04-28T20:00:01Z

Rlorenz: /* Retract XL */ Added Clay Chase

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 
[http://velocity.claychase.com Clay Chase XL/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford Bob Huntingford XL/FG] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Manuals

2013-01-31T19:37:26Z

Rlorenz: /* Construction Manuals - SE Retractable Gear */

<big>The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them. NOTE: If you are a full member (Velocity builder or owner) there are manual copies in the Downloads section, but they are not guaranteed to be up-to-date, so you should get them from the factory unless their website is down.</big>

== Construction Manuals - XL Fixed Gear ==
<big>The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.</big>
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLFG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|XL Fixed Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLF_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|XL Fixed Gear Table of Contents
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_XLG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_XLG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_XLF.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_XLF.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06A_XLG.pdf Chapter 6a]
|Fuselage XL-FG-5
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_XLF.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGF.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_XLF.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_XLF.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_XLF.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Lycoming)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGGCONT.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Continental)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== Construction Manuals - XL Retractable Gear ==
The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLRG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|XL Retractable Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLR_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|XL Fixed Gear Table of Contents
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_XLG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_XLG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_XLR.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_XLR.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06A_XLR.pdf Chapter 6a]
|Fuselage XL-RG-5
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_XLR.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=352 Supplement]
|Landing Gear Electrical System
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGR.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_XLR.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_XLR.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_XLR.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Lycoming)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGGCONT.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Continental)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== Construction Manuals - SE Fixed Gear ==
The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/SEFG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|Standard Elite Fixed Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/EGF_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|Standard Elite Fixed Gear
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_EGG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_EGG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_EGF.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_EGF.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_EGF.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGF.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_EGF.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_EGF.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_EGF.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_EGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Lycoming Engine / Propeller
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== Construction Manuals - SE Retractable Gear ==
The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/SERG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|Standard Elite Fixed Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/EGR_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|Standard Elite Retract Gear
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_EGG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_EGG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_EGR.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_EGR.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_EGR.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=352 Supplement]
|Landing Gear Electrical System
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGR.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_EGR.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_EGR.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_EGR.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_EGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Lycoming Engine / Propeller
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== SUV Control System ==
[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_UGF.pdf Controls]

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[[Main Page]]

Manuals

2013-01-31T19:36:12Z

Rlorenz: /* Construction Manuals - XL Retractable Gear */

<big>The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them. NOTE: If you are a full member (Velocity builder or owner) there are manual copies in the Downloads section, but they are not guaranteed to be up-to-date, so you should get them from the factory unless their website is down.</big>

== Construction Manuals - XL Fixed Gear ==
<big>The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.</big>
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLFG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|XL Fixed Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLF_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|XL Fixed Gear Table of Contents
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_XLG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_XLG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_XLF.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_XLF.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06A_XLG.pdf Chapter 6a]
|Fuselage XL-FG-5
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_XLF.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGF.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_XLF.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_XLF.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_XLF.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings XL-FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Lycoming)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGGCONT.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Continental)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== Construction Manuals - XL Retractable Gear ==
The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLRG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|XL Retractable Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/XLR_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|XL Fixed Gear Table of Contents
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_XLG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_XLG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator XL
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_XLR.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_XLR.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06A_XLR.pdf Chapter 6a]
|Fuselage XL-RG-5
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_XLR.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=352 Supplement]
|Landing Gear Electrical System
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGR.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_XLR.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_XLR.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_XLR.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings XL-RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Lycoming)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_XGGCONT.pdf Chapter 12]
|Engine/Propeller (For Continental)
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== Construction Manuals - SE Fixed Gear ==
The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/SEFG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|Standard Elite Fixed Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/EGF_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|Standard Elite Fixed Gear
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_EGG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_EGG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_EGF.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_EGF.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_EGF.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGF.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_EGF.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_EGF.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_EGF.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings Elite FG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_EGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Lycoming Engine / Propeller
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== Construction Manuals - SE Retractable Gear ==
The factory makes the manuals available online, but you must be a builder and have login credentials to download them.
{|
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/SERG%20Manual%20Layout.pdf Layout]
|Standard Elite Fixed Gear Chapter Layout
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Flow%20Chart.pdf Flow Chart]
|Manual Flow Chart - building steps
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/Fast%20build.pdf Fastbuild]
|Fastbuild work completed - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/EGR_Contents.pdf Table of Contents]
|Standard Elite Retract Gear
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/01_GGG.pdf Chapter 1]
|Introduction - All models
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/02_EGG.pdf Chapter 2]
|Wings/Winglets Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/03_EGG.pdf Chapter 3]
|Canard/Elevator Elite
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/04_EGR.pdf Chapter 4]
|Bulkheads Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/05_GGG.pdf Chapter 5]
|Door and Windows
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_EGR.pdf Chapter 6]
|Fuselage Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/07_EGR.pdf Chapter 7]
|Landing Gear Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/08_GGR.pdf Chapter 8]
|Wheels/Axles RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/09_EGR.pdf Chapter 9]
|Fuel System Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_EGR.pdf Chapter 10]
|Control System Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/11_EGR.pdf Chapter 11]
|Fairings Elite RG
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/12_EGG_LYC.pdf Chapter 12]
|Lycoming Engine / Propeller
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/13_GGG.pdf Chapter 13]
|Electrical/Instrumentation
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/14_GGG.pdf Chapter 14]
|Final Assembly and Finishing
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/15_GGG.pdf Chapter 15]
|Interior
|-
|[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/16_GGG.pdf Chapter 16]
|Flight Testing
|}

== SUV Control System ==
[http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/10_UGF.pdf Controls]

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[[Main Page]]

UnOfficial Velocity History

2012-08-07T02:16:41Z

Rlorenz: Added note on canard design

{Note that this history is compiled from a variety of sources, listed in the [http://wiki.velocityxl.com/index.php?title=UnOfficial_Velocity_History#Footnotes footnotes], and although every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, it has not been blessed or endorsed by [http://www.velocityaircraft.com Velocity].} 
[[Image:Danny_maher2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Danny Maher, Founder of Velocity]]
[[Image:Danny_maher.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Danny Maher, with prototype N401DM]]

Velocity was founded by Danny Maher.  Danny grew up in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale,_Florida Ft. Lauderdale], Florida, and went on to earn a Chemical Engineering degree.  He worked in shipping, in electrolysis prevention, but began a hobby of racing boats. At 25 he had built a 32' ocean racer powered by a straight-drive Chevy V8 427 that would do 55 MPH.  This lead to a business in building offshore racing boats.  This business was very successful, and after a decade he sold the company and "retired" at 35 to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian,_Florida Sebastian], Florida. 

Danny then bought and built an Ultralight ([http://www.ultralightnews.com/antulbg/wizard_ultralight.htm Wizard]) and taught himself to fly (suffering a crash).  During a visit to [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KCOI Merritt Island Airport], he admired the Long-ez of [[Hunter N141NH|Neil Hunter]], who's "Big-EZ" was a cover plane for Sport Aviation in January 1986.  Wanting to buy one, this is when he first heard about "homebuilding" and the EAA.  Danny became enamored with the long-ez, and built 2!  The first was done in 10 months, the second was a test-bed for his ideas.  He wanted to make the plane more comfortable, with more space, and more upright seating. 

[[Image:401dm 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|N401DM feature short rudders and retractable nose gear]]
Danny founded Velocity in 1984 in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian,_Florida Sebastian], Florida with himself as President.  Pete Hoffman was the Vice President, and [[Hunter N141NH|Neil Hunter]] was in charge of Public Relations.  The [[Maher_N401DM|prototype]] was built in 7 months, and first flew in the summer of 1985.  It weighed 1,100 pounds empty, with a gross weight of 2,550 pounds and a Lycoming 180 HP engine and composite prop (built by Danny).  Cruise was claimed as 220 MPH.  Flight testing of the [[Maher_N401DM|prototype]] was completed in mid-October 1985, and thus did not attend Oshkosh [http://www.airventure.org/ Airventure], but was debuted at [http://sun-n-fun.org/content/ Sun-n-Fun] in 1986.  That first airplane, with a serial number of DMO40, was registered as [[Maher_N401DM|N401DM]].  This airplane was flown by Billy Henederson of [http://www.eaa.org/sportaviation/ Sport Aviation], who noted 1500-200 fpm climb rates and a top end of 184 kts.  This first aircraft also featured a retractable nose gear.  Note that the original aircraft did not have full-length rudders. 

The serial numbers started with DMO-Dan Maher Original, number 40.  It's believed that the number 40 was chosen to reassure buyers that they were getting a proven product!  The aileron push-pull cables were [http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/MORSECONTROLS1.htm Morse marine] style, because he was familiar with their operation.  The brake [http://www.velocityxl.com/Master_Mount.JPG master cylinders] were from the Datsun/Nissan B210's clutch!  Build time was estimated at 800-1000 hours with the kit in the $18,000 range.  The kit featured 43 1/2" wide fuselage, though the prototype was only 42 1/4".  Similarly the height was 40" on the prototype, 41" on the kit, and length was 81".  The main wing area on the prototype was 96.4 SQFT and the canard was 19.75 SQFT, for a total area of 116.15 SQFT, for a gross loading of 19.37 lbs/SQFT.  These were increased slightly for the kits.  The outer wing panels were modified Long-EZ airfoils with Roncz vortilons added. The strakes were Danny's design. The canard shape was modeled after the horizontal stabilizer from a German glider. It was designed to avoid the losing-lift-when-wet issues that other canard airfoils were having at the time. Danny is the registered builder of 4 Velocitys (DMO040, DMO100, DMO255, and 029; [[Maher_N401DM|N401DM]], [[Stedman_N7044Q|N7044Q]], [[Feminella_N255DM|N255DM]], and [[Maher_N4253M|N4253M]] registration).  (NOTE: The advertised wing dimensions on production aircraft were a span of 28.63 FT, for a wing area of 125 SQFT, and wing loading of 19.6 lbs/SQFT). 

[[Image:Cuffs.jpg|thumb|right|200px|N81VA with cuffs solves deep stall issue on original wing design]]

These wing dimensions were maintained until 1992 when the [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=132 173] (or as it later came to be called, the "Long Wing") wing was offered.  This was a play on the Cessna 172, and was meant to tame the handling characteristics to the point where any pilot could comfortably handle it.  The 173 was intended to be unpaved-runway-capable, with sturdier gear that stand about 2.5" taller than the original, with bigger 6.00x6 main wheels, more wing and canard (20%) span, and a thicker airfoil, and a 58 MPH stall speed and 190 MPH top speed ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=132 5]).  This also was just after the (see [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=134 Kitplanes November 1991] [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=133 Kitplanes December 1992]) so called [[deep stall|deep stall]] mystery was solved.  As part of this solution, the wing trailing edge was extended to the aft edge of the tip sails, and the aft inboard camber was changed ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=151 2]), and 60" leading edge cuffs were offered to existing aircraft owners.  The cuffs are required for DMO serial numbers below 115 (approximately, [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=71 3]).  Kits after 115 were shipped with the new wing, and an extra forward fuel baffle ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=71 3]). The new "Standard" wing dimension were 29.4' span, 122 SQFT wing area, and the 173/Long Wing dimensions were 31' span, 145 SQFT wing area. 

[[Image:Combo2.jpg|thumb|800px|center|Wing Changes, original wing on right stopped prior to tipsail trailing edge, and featured thinner chord]] 

[[Image:Swing_fire.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Retract design aircraft is destroyed by shop fire]]

In 1986 Scott and Duane Swing of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayton,_Ohio Dayton, Ohio] bought their first [http://www.velocityaircraft.com/airplane-velocity-kit.html Velocity Kit].  Later they decide to design and build a retractable gear system, and work closely with Danny during it's development.  In 1988 the design is completed and displayed at Osh Kosh [http://www.airventure.org/ Airventure], and several units are presold to Velocity builders, marketed under the name "Tri-Q Development".  Sadly, the demonstration airplane is [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=152 consumed by fire in their shop] prior to its first flight.  Needing to support customers the Swings build a replacement in 7 months, completing it in August 1989 (N125V, DMO074), which became the first retract.  This retract sales business then led to a "builder's assistance" program, which was based at the airport at [http://www.airnav.com/airport/3I7 Phillipsburg Ohio], which they bought.  The facility would allow three planes to be worked on simultaneously, and seven aircraft were completed before closing the business. 

With this business relationship as a foundation, when Danny decided to sell the business (after rolling out the redesigned [[deep stall|deep stall]] wing solutions), the Swings are on the short list.  The Swings decide to ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=133 7]) purchase the business just before Osh Kosh 1992 ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=148 6]), and move to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian,_Florida Sebastian], and Danny stays on as a consultant during the transition.  An interesting couple of side-notes, the Swings intended to offer a belly-mounted baggage pod and a Subaru engine conversion ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=133 7])! 

[[Image:Subaru2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Subaru Engine Conversion]]

In 1993, the Subaru engine was featured in [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=146 Sport Aviation]([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=146 8]), as well as at Osh Kosh Airventure, but fell out of favor shortly thereafter, and apparently this disappoint lingered as Velocity has since seemed (to me) to be somewhat gun-shy of automotive conversion powerplants.  I have never heard what happened to the baggage pod idea, but there is at least one Velocity sporting a [[Cacek N560TC|"Draggage" Pod]].  Also in about 1993, Alan Shaw's [http://www.wingco.com/genesis_of_aircraft.htm Dynamic Wing Company] began marketing [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=73 fast-build wings]. 

[[Image:82va4.jpg|thumb|left|150px|N82VA Elite prototype and Duane]]

In 1995, Velocity debuts the new "Elite" gull-wing door option, with a center keel instead of a seat-back bulkhead.  This model takes the kit world by storm as a major improvement, and is featured in print ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=130 10], [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=144 11], [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=73 Velocity Views Quarter 3, 1995]).  The same year Mark and Nancy Machado open Composite Area ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=145 9]) to sell kits and service Velocity builders in the Mountain and Pacific time zones.  This business becomes Velocity West shortly thereafter, at [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLHM Lincoln Memorial Airport] near Sacramento in 1995.  Also in 1995, [http://lavoiegraphics.com/ Ric Lavoie] (builder of [[Parsons N570|N570]]) begins publishing a high-quality newsletter for Velocity builder's, owners, and want-to-bes. 

[[Image:97xl6.jpg|thumb|right|200px|N97XL XL Prototype]]

In March of 1997 Velocity debuted the XL ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=129 October 1997 Kitplanes "XL Debut" 13]), an "Extra Large", Velocity.  The XL uses the same "Long Wing" as the older "173" model, but with a significantly enlarged cabin that allowed mounting the larger, six cylinder engines with larger strakes for fuel.  The original design work for the XL was done by Jean Prudhomme, and once again received rave reviews in the press ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=142 14], [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=142 15]).  In 1998 the fast build (fuselage and wings) was offered.  Also in 1998, Scott Baker [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=86 is hired by the Machados as test pilot and CFI at Velocity West]. 

[[Image:N101va.jpg|thumb|left|200px|N101VA SUV Prototype]]
[[Image:N101va cabin.jpg|thumb|right|200px|N101VA SUV Yokes]]

At Osh Kosh [http://www.airventure.org/ Airventure] 1999 Velocity debuts the [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=125 SUV], the "Sport-Utility" Velocity to cash in on the SUV craze of the early '00s.  It is billed as the entry-level ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=91 19]) Velocity, offering only one gull-wing door, a cut-down keel, and control yokes that could be ready to fly for under $50,000 US.  Sadly this version never developed the traction that Velocity had hoped for, in fact many SUV purchasers later retrofitted the copilot side door, and the model was discontinued as a separate model towards the end of 2002 ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=102 20]), though the yoke option was still available. 

[[Image:BOB1_nose.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Bob1 on her top]]

During the same period (1998-2000), changes to the fast-build wing options began to take pace.  Alan Shaw's [http://www.wingco.com/genesis_of_aircraft.htm Dynamic Wing Company] requested a price increase for fast-build wings, so the factory discontinued servicing these customers (to remove the middleman), and fast-builds were purchased directly from WingCo ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=87 24]).  Then capacity constraints and occasional spot delaminations in the [http://www.wingco.com/genesis_of_aircraft.htm Dynamic Wing] (WingCo) wings, moved Velocity to begin building fast-build wings in-house.  In order to improve quality, delivery time, and add margins Velocity then began to look to build hollow-core wings with a [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=93 Brazilian] partner.  The first set was static tested in March of 2000 ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=93 21]), and test flown for the first time in front customers in 2001 at Sebastian, where "[http://www.velocityxl.com/content.php?975-2001-N658SE-Bob-Wood-Velocity-XL-FG-Sebastian-FL-0 Bob1]" [http://www.velocityxl.com/content.php?975-2001-N658SE-Bob-Wood-Velocity-XL-FG-Sebastian-FL-0 crashed] with Brendan O'Riordan at the helm due to improper winglet construction ([http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20010207X00410&ntsbno=ATL01LA029&akey=1 NTSB report]). 

Also early in 2000, the Machados move to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian,_Florida Sebastian] as partners in Velocity ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=92 16]), the Service Center opens ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=92 16]), and Scott Baker opens Sierra Bravo ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=87 16]) as a builder's assistance center.  In 2000 Scott moved to Sebastian as Director for the Service Center ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=94 22]).  Then in 2001, the Machado's leave Velocity, and Scott Baker is elevated to Production Manager ([http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=94 23]). 

[[Image:Rocket-racing-league.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Rocket Racing League]]
In 2003 Velocity was offered for sale as Duane wanted to plan his retirement, and the Scotts were happy with their current roles in the company.  Interest was first gaged to see if there was interest in a group of builders becoming owners, but sufficient interest was lacking.  In 2006 a group called Velocity Aerospace was formed to purchase Velocity Aircraft and pursue type certification of the Velocity in China.  This purchased never materialized, however, and eventually the Rocket Racing League completed the purchase in early 2008.  Rocket Racing had been a partner since [http://www.velocityaircraft.com/Newsletter%20Files/rrl2.html April 2006], when Velocity started building trainer aircraft for the league. 

[[Image:Childs Play aft cockpit.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Dash 5 Bench Seating]]
Also in 2003, June, the XL-5 or "Dash 5" was introduced.  The primary change for this new 'model' was a bench back seat (with a small cut-down keel) that allows 3 children or smallish adults to be seated.  The gross weight was also bumped up slightly, and the new toe-brake option was introduced.
[[Image:Toe_brakes.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Dash 5 Toe Brakes]]
 

[[Image:Hurricanes.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hurricane Frances and Jeanne Damage]]
The Velocity Views newsletter ceased publication in 2004, after repeated requests from builders to have the "Kitplans Changes" available without having to pay the yearly $30 fee for the Newsletter.  The Velocity Online newsletter is only published 4 times before interest at the factory is lost, and I (for one) feel the community was the poorer for it.  Also in 2004 the factory was hit by hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
 

[[Image:Velo_Twin_2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Velocity Twin Concept]]In 2006, the factory was playing with the idea of building a twin engine version, and apparently even began molding a fuselage. They showed a model in the booth at Oshkosh in 2006, but progress was slow as kit sales slumped, and eventually the talk of a twin died away. Antonio Espinal also dreamed of building a [http://www.x-jets.com/twin_dreams.html twin] (in addition to his [http://www.x-jets.com/velocity_jet.html jet]) prior to his tragic death flying his Beech 95 in 2010.
 

[[Image:Turboprop.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Velocity Turbo]]In 2008, in association with capital infusion from the Rocket Racing buy-out, Velocity announced the turbo-prop powered [http://www.velocityaircraft.com/airplane-models-turbo.html Velocity Turbo].  This is envisioned as a 6 seat luxury airplane, with a 45' wingspan and 4,300 lbs empty weight (7,500 lbs gross). Range is targeted at 1,400 nm with a 28,000' ceiling.  Speed numbers have not yet been offered.
 

At Sun-n-Fun 2010 the Twin was re-announced, along with the automatic climate control system, the first private installation of the dual-stick option, and the Luxury Edition XL Center Console and Instrument Panel. There was also speculation that the association with Rocket Racing may be coming to an end, with the Swings possibly taking full control of the business back.
 

[[Image:N91VT.JPG|left|150px]]On May 26th 2010, a Velocity employee posted to the builder's email-list a note from Scott and Duane Swing that stated that they had bought back full ownership of Velocity Inc from Rocket Racing League. The RRL now owns no share of Velocity Inc. [http://www.velocityxl.com/showthread.php?8746-Scott-Baker&p=33588&viewfull=1#post33588]
 

In the fall of 2011, it was announced in the private Velocity Builder's Forum (the Reflector) that the twin was under construction. On March 13, 2012, it was announced that the airworthiness certificate had been issued and that the first flight had been successfully completed. A short time later it was subsequent announced that the Twin would debut at Sun-n-Fun in April of 2012.

 

== Footnotes ==

'''All articles moved to Downloads tab for members only.'''

1)  Sport Aviation 1985/1986 

2)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=151 July 1991 Sport Aviation "Solving a Deep Stall Mystery"] 

3)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=71 Velocity Views Quarter 1, 1995] 

4)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=134 1991 Kitplanes "Ground Testing"] 

5)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=132 April 1992 Kiplanes "Flying the 173"]

6)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=133 December 1992 Kitplanes "Velocity Sold"] 

7)  Sport Aviation "Business Side" 

8)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=146 Sport Aviation July 1993 "Great Pumpkin turns into Pink Panther"] 

9)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=145 Sport Aviation July 1995 "Velocity's California Connection"] 

10)   [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads/kitplanes/12_1995_Kitplanes_173_Elite.pdf Kitplanes December 1995 "Velocity Matters"] 

11)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=141 Sport Aviation January 1998 "Flying Qualities Report"] 

12)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=73 Velocity Views Quarter 3, 1995] 

13)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=129 October 1997 Kitplanes "XL Debut"] 

14)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=142 January 1998 Sport Aviation "Rock and Roll"] 

15)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=141 January 1998 Sport Aviation "Flying Qualities Report"] 

16)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=92 Views Quarter 1, 2000] 

17)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=93 Views Quarter 2, 2000] 

18)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=125 November 2000 Kitplanes "Airborne SUV"] 

19)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=91 Velocity Views Quarter 4, 1999] 

20)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=102 Velocity Views Quarter 3, 2002] 

21)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=93 Velocity Views Quarter 2, 2000] 

22)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=94 Velocity Views Quarter 3, 2000] 

23)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=96 Velocity Views Quarter 1, 2001] 

24)  [http://www.velocityxl.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=87 Velocity Views Quarter 4, 1998]

For Sale

2012-05-23T14:55:40Z

Rlorenz: /* Uncompleted Kits */ Removed Alajajyan's kit - sold to Clayton Chase May 2012

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

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== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
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=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
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=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
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=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
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=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
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</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Reiff Lorenz 05/23/2012 

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

Builder's Websites

2012-05-23T13:45:42Z

Rlorenz: /* Retract XL */ Changed typo in Lorenz web site

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://buildvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford Bob Huntingford XL/FG] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Calhoun N992PC

2012-05-23T13:30:20Z

Rlorenz: Fixed typo in tail number: N992PC not N9992PC

Paul Calhoun's N992PC XL/RG

Paul's XL/RG is for sale on Barnstormers as of June 2009. Relisted May 2011. Offered for sale on ebay in May 2012.

Engine: IO-540-260hp,. Electronic ignition, MT, C/S propeller, GW 2900lbs. Cruises at 180kts true. 5.5 hours endurance.

Full IFR panel with Vision Micro System, MX-20, Stec30-A/P, GPSS, HSI, Strike-finder, SL-30, 4x Intercom, GPS-COM, 327 Transx, Built in O2 system, Skylight, strakewindows, Leather interior, Special sound proofing.

Airworthiness Date: 07/23/2004 
Builder: Paul Calhoun 

[[Image:N992PC.jpg|600px]]

<gallery>
Image:N992PC.jpg|N797DH
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</gallery>

Calhoun N992PC

2012-05-23T13:28:42Z

Rlorenz: Added the 2012 ebay listing.

Paul Calhoun's N9992PC XL/RG

Paul's XL/RG is for sale on Barnstormers as of June 2009. Relisted May 2011. Offered for sale on ebay in May 2012.

Engine: IO-540-260hp,. Electronic ignition, MT, C/S propeller, GW 2900lbs. Cruises at 180kts true. 5.5 hours endurance.

Full IFR panel with Vision Micro System, MX-20, Stec30-A/P, GPSS, HSI, Strike-finder, SL-30, 4x Intercom, GPS-COM, 327 Transx, Built in O2 system, Skylight, strakewindows, Leather interior, Special sound proofing.

Airworthiness Date: 07/23/2004 
Builder: Paul Calhoun 

[[Image:N992PC.jpg|600px]]

<gallery>
Image:N992PC.jpg|N797DH
Image:N992PC2.jpg
Image:N992PC3.jpg
Image:N992PC_Interior.jpg
Image:N992PC_panel.jpg

Image:N992PC4.jpg

Image:N992PC5.jpg

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</gallery>

Builder's Websites

2012-05-01T17:29:54Z

Rlorenz: /* SUV */

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://buildingvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford Bob Huntingford XL/FG] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 
[http://canardian.com/index.html Dan Schindler and John Langfords Velocity 173 Elite Rg] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Builder's Websites

2012-05-01T17:09:18Z

Rlorenz: /* Fixed Gear XL */

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://buildingvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits] 
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhuntingford Bob Huntingford XL/FG] 
[http://siedersvelocity.wordpress.com/ Patrick Sieders XL/FG IO-540 Turbo] 

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

Builder's Websites

2012-05-01T17:05:54Z

Rlorenz: /* Retract XL */

== Builder Websites ==
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Ken Mishler Various! - Nose Wheel Lock Designer]

=== Retract XL ===
[http://brainard.kal-soft.com/ Jerry Brainard XL/RG N202VB] 
[http://fatcatair.com/ Steve Goldman XL/RG] 
[http://www.rguerra.com/velocity Rich Guerra XL/RG IO540 MT N724X] 
[http://home.earthlink.net/~richardgwinn/ Richard Gwinn XL/RG O540 MT N222TZ] 
[http://homepage.mac.com/avyator/VelocityXL/Menu6.html Nick Jones XL/RG IO550 ] 
[http://www.velocity-xl.com/ Don Johnston XL/RG IO550] 
[http://khasky.kal-soft.com/ Albert Khasky XL/RG ] 
[http://marksvelocity.blogspot.com/ Mark Riley XL/RG ] 
[http://www.immobilieretournesol.com/velocity/ Gilles Ross XL/RG] 
[http://flight.tamu.edu/flight/velocity.html Texas A&M XL/RG] 
[http://www.bpdespins.ab.ca/velocity/main_menu.htm Bernard Despins XL/RG] 
[http://buildingvelocity.wordpress.com Reiff & Melissa Lorenz XL/RG N142AZ] 

=== Fixed Gear XL ===
[http://websites.expercraft.com/mbuc310/ Matt Bucko XL/FG] 
[http://www.jbujanda.com/ Jorge Bujanda XL/FG IO540-MT N478B] 
[http://www.velocityxl.com Brett Ferrell XL/FG IO540 Catto N44VF] 
[http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity Andy Millin XL/FG IO540 AeroComposits]

=== Retract SE ===
[http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm Al Gietzen SE/RG] 
[http://www.velocityaircraft.ru/ Dmitry Shapovalov SE/RG] 
[http://thegerhardts.com/velocity Geoff Gerhardt 173/RG] 

=== Fixed Gear SE ===
These have not been updated in a very long time, as of May 2011.
[http://www.alejandra.net/velocity/ Tony Babb SE/FG] 
[http://www.lonestarvelocity.com/ Christopher Barber SE/FG Mazda 13b IVO N17010] 
[http://www.canardcomposites.com/ConstructionLogs/VelocitySEFG/ Gord and Eric Givens SE/FG]

=== SUV ===
[http://www.velocitybuilder.com/ Hiroo Umeno SE/FG Franklin IVO N21HV](offline as of May 2011) 
[http://www.freewebs.com/aerospaceteam/aerospacenews.htm Lewis SUV Granger High School West Valley City Utah] 

== Other Suppliers ==
=== Specialty Suppliers ===

[http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ Strong Pitch Trim] 
[http://www.dreamaero.com/ Mishler Nose Wheel Lock]

=== General Materials ===

[http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce] 
[http://www.wicksaircraft.com/ Wicks]

For Sale

2012-03-30T21:23:25Z

Rlorenz: /* Onik Alajajyan ("Harry") unstarted XL fixed gear */

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
Image:67533_6.jpg
Image:67533_7.jpg
Image:67533_8.jpg
Image:67533_9.jpg
Image:67533_10.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Reiff Lorenz 03/30/2012 

 
=== Onik Alajajyan ("Harry") unstarted XL fixed gear ===
Unstarted Velocity XL Kit. It is a fixed gear. It is brand new, untouched, and its been kept safe in a warehouse for a year and a half. My asking price is $25,900. Also, I have an Epoxy pump included. Manuals and Videos are also included. I payed $44,900 for it. I am located in Chatsworth CA, zip code 91311. My phone number is (818)497-6019. onikowns@yahoo.com 

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

For Sale

2012-03-30T21:22:47Z

Rlorenz: /* Uncompleted Kits */

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
Image:67533_6.jpg
Image:67533_7.jpg
Image:67533_8.jpg
Image:67533_9.jpg
Image:67533_10.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Reiff Lorenz 03/30/2012 

 
=== Onik Alajajyan ("Harry") unstarted XL fixed gear ===
Unstarted Velocity XL Kit. It is a fixed gear. It is brand new, untouched, and its been kept safe in a warehouse for a year and a half. My asking price is $25,900. Also, I have an Epoxy pump included. Manuals and Videos are also included. I payed $44,900 for it. I am located in Chatsworth CA, zip code 91311. My phone number is (818)497-6019. 

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

For Sale

2012-03-30T21:22:10Z

Rlorenz: /* Uncompleted Kits */

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
Image:67533_6.jpg
Image:67533_7.jpg
Image:67533_8.jpg
Image:67533_9.jpg
Image:67533_10.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Reiff Lorenz 03/30/2012 

 
=== Onik Alajajyan ("Harry") unstarted XL fixed gear === 
Unstarted Velocity XL Kit. It is a fixed gear. It is brand new, untouched, and its been kept safe in a warehouse for a year and a half. My asking price is $25,900. Also, I have an Epoxy pump included. Manuals and Videos are also included. I payed $44,900 for it. I am located in Chatsworth CA, zip code 91311. My phone number is (818)497-6019. 

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

For Sale

2012-03-30T21:20:25Z

Rlorenz: /* Uncompleted Kits */

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
Image:67533_6.jpg
Image:67533_7.jpg
Image:67533_8.jpg
Image:67533_9.jpg
Image:67533_10.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Reiff Lorenz 03/30/2012 

 
From: Onik Alajajyan <onikowns@yahoo.com> "Harry" 
Selling an unstarted Velocity XL Kit. It is a fixed gear. It is brand new, untouched, and its been kept safe in a warehouse for a year and a half. My asking price is $25,900. Also, I have an Epoxy pump included. Manuals and Videos are also included. I payed $44,900 for it. I am located in Chatsworth CA, zip code 91311. My phone number is (818)497-6019. 

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

For Sale

2011-06-28T17:02:06Z

Rlorenz: /* Uncompleted Kits */

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
Image:67533_6.jpg
Image:67533_7.jpg
Image:67533_8.jpg
Image:67533_9.jpg
Image:67533_10.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

For Sale

2011-06-28T16:58:52Z

Rlorenz: /* Airplanes */

== Intent ==
This page is intended to aid folks in marketing their aircraft, and maybe some of the more thoroughly tested Velocity modifications (e.g. Ken Mishler's nose wheel locking mechanism).  Please don't abuse it and list your 20 year old 10-speed bike here or something....

Note: I do not have a stake in any of the aircraft or products, and I'm not endorsing any product or declaring it fit for any use or purpose.  This is a service for the community to facilitate connections.  Buyer Beware.  Your mileage may vary.  Don't sue anybody.  Or at least don't sue me.[[Image:Smiley.jpg|20px]]

__TOC__

== Airplanes ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Kevin Steiner SE/FG N111VX ===
The paint scheme is "Alien Deception", and has been featured in several magazine articles nationally (August 2004 Sport Aviation,February 2005 Sport Aviation, and Velocity View 2nd Quarter 2004). Check out his [http://www.webng.com/kssteiner/ webpage]

Airworthiness Date: 06/13/2003 
Builder: Kevin Steiner
<gallery>
Image:N111vx.jpg|N111VX Alien Deception
Image:Steiner in flight1.JPG|N111VX In-Flight
Image:Steinerpanel.jpg|N111VX Panel
Image:Steiner_Plenum1.jpg|N111VX Plenum
Image:Deception.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 2
Image:N11vx_numbers.jpg|N111VX Tipsail
Image:N11vx_wing.jpg|N111VX Wing Tear
Image:N11vx_SA.jpg|N111VX Sport Aviation
Image:N11vx_flight.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 3
Image:N11vx_under.jpg|N111VX Under
Image:N11vx_side.jpg|N111VX Side
Image:N11vx_top.jpg|N111VX In-Flight 4
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SUV/FG N2087M ===
Ken's selling [[Mishler_N2087M|N2087M]], a fixed-gear SUV with yokes [http://www.dreamaero.com/ here].
<gallery>
Image:N2087_mishler.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler2.jpg|N2087
Image:N2087_mishler3.jpg|N2087
Image:Custom_interior_front.jpg
Image:Custom_interior_rear.jpg
Image:Custom_panel.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Ken Mishler SE/RG N173EX ===
Ken's selling [[Martino N173EX|N173EX]], a retractable-gear SE with an IO-540 [http://www.dreamaero.com/Projects.htm here].

<gallery>
Image:N173EX_016.jpg
Image:N173EX_014.jpg
Image:N173EX_017.jpg
Image:N173EX_front.jpg|N173EX Front
Image:Tom_martino.jpg|N173EX Accident
Image:Martino.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173ex_Numbers.jpg|N173EX Taxi
Image:N173EX_Panel.jpg|N173EX Taxi
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Scott Michels SE/FG N129VA ===
1997 Velocity 173FG, 4-Place High Performance IFR Experimental 200+ mph cruise speeds. Inquiries contact: Dr. Scott Michaels 904 434 8196 Professionally built, The Aymar-Demuth composite wrapped prop. Klaus Savier Light Speed Electronic Ignition impressive specifications: 925 pound payload 60 Gallon Fuel Capacity 1080 NM Range (w/ 45 minute reserve) Cleveland hydraulic brakes *Outstanding craftsmanship hangered in SGJ Saint Augustine FL *Economical to own, maintain and fly. *Long range cross country capability *Aerodynamically advanced design with true 200+ mph cruise speeds. *Incredible pitch and roll stability, solid feel on the controls "two-finger control [http://www.pilotmarket.com/aircrafts/Aircraft_For_Sale/Experimental_and_Ultra_Lights/Velocity/listing-13877.html Ad]
<gallery>
Image:08727718-vi.jpg|N129VA
Image:13056779-vi.jpg
Image:21547922-vi.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

=== Larry Villafane SE/FG N556V ===
Listed on [http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1993-VELOCITY-AIRCRAFT-VELOCITY/1204973.htm Controler.com] for $29,900. Contact broker at (804)550-3433. June 2011.
<gallery>
Image:67533_1.jpg|N556V
Image:67533_2.jpg
Image:67533_3.jpg
Image:67533_4.jpg
Image:67533_5.jpg
Image:67533_6.jpg
Image:67533_7.jpg
Image:67533_8.jpg
Image:67533_9.jpg
Image:67533_10.jpg
</gallery>
<hr/>

== Uncompleted Kits ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== WANTED: Fast-Built Velocity XL RG Project ===
Looking for a Velocity XL RG kit with factory-built wings, canard, and fuselage. Offering around $40,000 depending on condition, location, and extras. It must be transportable to Dayton, Ohio or Sebastian, FL. Contact Reiff Lorenz (reiff -at- lorenz -dot- com) or 937-228-6118 x559. <hr/> 

== Parts and/or Service ==

Edits: Created by Brett Ferrell 
Updated: by Brett Ferrell 05/24/2011 

=== Alex Strong's Pitch Trim ===
Check out Alex's pitch trim system for Velocity's [http://www.strongpitchtrim.com/ here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it. It's a very nice installation, in-keel, which saves a bunch of fuss behind the instrument panel.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Wheel Lock ===
Check out Ken's nose wheel locking system for Velocity's [http://www.dreamaero.com/Contact.htm here]. We're testing out his system in our Velocity [[Ferrell_N44VF|N44VF]], and will let folks know how we like it.

=== Ken Mishler's Nose Mechanical Nose Gear System ===
Check out Ken's simple replacement for the hydraulic [[Mishler_nose_gear|nose gear door system]].

Calhoun N992PC

2011-06-03T13:33:47Z

Rlorenz:

Paul Calhoun's N9992PC XL/RG

Paul's XL/RG is for sale on Barnstormers as of June 2009. Relisted May 2011.

Engine: IO-540-260hp,. Electronic ignition, MT, C/S propeller, GW 2900lbs. Cruises at 180kts true. 5.5 hours endurance.

Full IFR panel with Vision Micro System, MX-20, Stec30-A/P, GPSS, HSI, Strike-finder, SL-30, 4x Intercom, GPS-COM, 327 Transx, Built in O2 system, Skylight, strakewindows, Leather interior, Special sound proofing.

Airworthiness Date: 07/23/2004 
Builder: Paul Calhoun 

[[Image:N992PC.jpg|600px]]

<gallery>
Image:N992PC.jpg|N797DH
Image:N992PC2.jpg
Image:N992PC3.jpg
Image:N992PC_Interior.jpg
Image:N992PC_panel.jpg
</gallery>