REFLECTOR: XLRG Kit with -5 upgrade and IO 540K for Sale

Johnny Thompson testpilot at wildblue.net
Wed May 23 22:42:55 CDT 2007


Hey Tom

Yes, I think it is a low price but a fair price also. It is less than I have
in it but the last thing I wanted to do was not build the Velocity. That is
physically and time wise not possible now. It will make me happy to see
someone that finds it difficult to pay for their dream to see it come true.
As I noted, I have sold two Aztecs, I got top dollar for them and other
aircraft. I was able to donate other aircraft and engines to an A&P college
and today gave two taildraggeres to someone that is training underprivigled
kids to fly for free. I am a 26 year Army retired pilot wounded one too many
times. The older I get the worse it is. I consider myself to be a very
blessed person so am not disappointed or angry at what is coming. It is
possible for my condition caused by war injuries to stop its rapid
progression but I would like to dispose of everything now so my wonderful
wife does not have to. Thanks for asking.


The mobile stand I built out of 2x2 steel tubing. Very simple.  It was used
first for working on twins after removing the wings. I used 4 trailer tongue
folding jacks with wheels.  For the Velocity I made small adjustments to
make it just a little lower so I could roll it under a parked Velocity. I
put plywood saddles of the front and rear 2x2  and I can now raise and level
the aircraft by about 18".   Took about 4 hours to build.  It is old and
ugly but is great. I guess I could take pictures and send measurements.
Johnny



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino at troubleshooter.com>
To: "Velocity List" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: XLRG Kit with -5 upgrade and IO 540K for Sale


> $15,000 sounds cheap for the engine and install kit!  What gives?
>
> Also ... Where did you get the Velocity stand for jacking and leveling?
How
> much was it?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom
>
>
> On 5/23/07 6:58 PM, "Johnny Thompson" <testpilot at wildblue.net> wrote:
>
> > I just received a request to sell the 300 HP eng and install kit for
the -5.
> > If I find a buyer for the xl in the next few days I will seperate them
only
> > if they are sold the same time.
> > Complete fast build xl with all -5 options and metal stand. This stand
can
> > be used after the build to jack the aircraft for retract test, ect. It
rolls
> > under a parked velocity and you just turn 4  seperate cranks to raise
and
> > level the aircraft in a minute. No engine or engine install kit.
> > $50,000.
> >
> > Engine complete with mechanical hydraulic pump and install kit.
Promised
> > to M.R. Pennsylvania.     $15,000
> >
> >
> > Thanks   Johnny
> >
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