REFLECTOR: Cirrus v. Velocity

[Scott Baker]

I have noticed that many Velocity aircraft vary in their indicated air speed
due to either an un-calibrated air speed indicator and the position of the
static port.  Calibrating the air speed indicator at the local avionics shop
is a good thing to do - but that still leaves the possibility of air speed
errors caused by the static port.  I trust the Cirrus air speed because of
its being certified.  It's great to get a fast moving certified aircraft to
do some side-by-side flights with the Velocity, just to make sure both air
speed "meters" are indicating the same during formation flight.
200 knots indicated in the Denver area is outstanding.  The true air speed
must be "right on up there".  I have flown the company demonstrator (310hp)
at Front Range and at Colorado Springs - giving demo rides with 4-people on
board and about 40-gallons of fuel - and the aircraft performed quite well.
I've talked to several Cirrus 22 owners who have taken a demo ride in the XL
with the Continental IO-550.  All of them seemed impressed - and most
admitted the Velocity had a small but noticable performance advantage.  Most
were looking for a way to reduce the cost of aircraft ownership.  Several of
the Cirrus owners were upset with the cost of aircraft insurance.
Sunny Eymann recently sold his Velocity XL in favor of a Cirrus 22 because
he liked the feel of the Cirrus in a cross-wind landing - something that is
an everyday event in Key West.  Still, he likes the Velocity - he just felt
the Cirrus was the right aircraft for him.
Random thoughts.
Scott B.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino at troubleshooter.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Take Off Performance


1600 Pounds.  Actually a little less now that I am removing the back
seats.  If I push it I can darn near indicate 200 knots ... but normal
cruise would be less.

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Al Gietzen
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:23 AM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Take Off Performance

Tom;

I'm curious what the empty weight is on your Velocity.

Thanks,

Al

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