Dent N32XL

Dave Dent N32XL

An old Velocity views article indicates that this airplane came to the US from Australia, where it was VH-XLV.

 My name is Dave Dent.  My story was in the last Velocity Views.  I bought Leon Howe's XL/RG from Australia.
 I have been flying it for awhile now and I would like to start participating with those that have 
 been flying these beautiful birds for some time. I have encountered a number of problems I have worked through 
 and now have encountered the bad landing characteristic problems. I called John and Mary Wright 
 last night and had a wonderful time talking to them. They suggested that I write you and see if I could 
 join the Reflector. 
 
 My back ground is 45 years in aviation.  Com.Pilot,Inst.ME and A/P-IA. Started flying in 1963 and 
 have just over 4000 something hours.  I have over 1400 hours flying canard type planes.  I worked with NASA from 1993 =

to 2000 dealing with remote piloted high altitude aircraft design and = testing out of Edwards AFB. Built a number of planes and test flown a = few as well.=20

We have two other planes as well. That is my partner and I, A long EZ = with just under 1400 hrs and a Cozy IV with right round 350hrs. Both = are now up for sale because of the purchase of the Velocity. I have = been flying the EZ around to different places to put adds up and show = and tell and rides trying to sell it. Right now there are a few = interested in it. But no money. Hope to sell them this summer.

I will be bringing my Velocity N32XL to Marysville on the 18th and show = it with the others.=20 =20 The one big thing I would like to find out is what has been other then = the vortex generators and fences to relieve the slow speed landing = problem? I can't remember ever flying a plane that was so hard to put = down on the ground, when it flys so great in the air. =20 I have the nose gear problem solved. But there is more work needed = there. It isn't over yet. =20

Your consideration in letting me join would be greatly appreciated.=20 Dave Dent