BeechTalk - BT - Velocity V-Twin: Mini Starship?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 10:55

Sample Budget Estimate Reflecting April, 2012 Prices

Estimated completion cost:
Kit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………$110,000.00
Engines: Two Superior IO-320 (160HP) cold air induction……………………….$54,500.00
Electronic Ignition: Two Electroair Ignition systems: ………………………………$3,900.00
Propellers: Two MT 3 Blade Full Feathering w/ Governor: …….……………….$28,000.00
Engine Installation Kits: ………………………………………………………………………….$10,800.00
Dual MGL Odyssey with Magnetometer and AHRS: ……………………………….$14,000.00
PS Engineering PMA 8000B Audio Panel..……………………………………………….$1,595.00
Garmin 430W..……………………………………………………………………………………….$8,522.00
Garmin SL30…………………………………………………………………………………………...$3,895.00
Garmin GTX-330 Transponder…………………………………………………………………$3,484.00
ELT (406 ACK)………………………………………………………………………………………….$568.00
Pre-Wired Electrical System……………………………………………………………………$6,400.00
Pre-Wired RG System……………………………………………………………………………..$1,200.00
LED Nav Lights………………………………………………………………………………………..$850.00
HID Landing Light……………………………………………………………………………………$200.00
Heated Pitot Tube…………………………………………………………………………………..$879.00
Magnetic Compass………………………………………………………………………………….$150.00
Two Infinity Flight Grips………………………………………………………………………….$600.00
Paint and Finishing………………………………………………………………………………….$15,000.00
Interior……………………………………………………………………………………………………$7,000.00

Total: $271,543

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 11:14

Username Protected wrote:

In my opinion, this airplane suffers the same problem and the engines are too small. It should have at least 2x200 HP engines.

Better yet, it should have a single Allison C18 in it. About 15-20 GPH and nothing to mess with. With the saved weight of the single C18 you could have rear baggage as well. The Swings do run a good company and are helpful.

The Lycoming IO360 C1C that I had in my Arrow was rated for 200 hp, fuel injected, and was just as solid an engine as the 320. IMO that would be a nice combination.

I wonder if anyone has ever installed a turboprop in one of the Velocity XL models. Heck, the pre-XL models hit Vne in cruise with the little Deltahawk diesel.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 11:26

To save time clicking to the link, here's what it looks like.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 11:39

Although I like the Velocity aircraft (love the futuristic design) this twin is actually a bit disappointing for me.

I guess it's probably because I was expecting them to be rolling this one out. :sad:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 11:44

That plane makes a lot of sense. :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 11:58

Here's one of the stories on it....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351269,00.html

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Sep 2012, 15:59

Username Protected wrote:

Although I like the Velocity aircraft (love the futuristic design) this twin is actually a bit disappointing for me.

I guess it's probably because I was expecting them to be rolling this one out. :sad:

Turboprop... :bugeye: