REFLECTOR: V-twin

[Kevin Baker]

I second that.... :-)
Way to go Velocity.

Kevin

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On Mar 27, 2012, at 7:39, Chris Barber <cbarber at texasattorney.net> wrote:

> Regardless of the commentary I hope to get a look at it while I am in Sebastian for transitional training next week. 
> I also think it is pretty cool that during the down economy that Velo, Inc is able to do some R&D and introduce a new product and place them in a somewhat unique position in the e-ab community by being an established company with a twin in their line. Heck, I am guessing that business may be kinda slow right now, but instead of sitting on their hands, they got out there and finished the promised twin, a plane which may appeal to many, even if just the cool factor. 
> 
> Mini-starship. Baby-Starship. Starship light....or just the V-Twin (which I am sure Hawker/Beechcraft will appreciate)
> 
> .02
> 
> Chris Barber
> Houston
> SE FG 13b turbo
> w/yokes. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone 4
> 
> On Mar 27, 2012, at 7:23 AM, "Jones Nick" <nick.jones at volvo.com> wrote:
> 
>> I don't think you can get a 160 hp IO-320 operate on 5.5 gph at 75%.
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> Nick
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of John Abraham
>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 8:32 PM
>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>> Cc: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: V-twin
>> 
>> Initial completion cost is $230,000 and operating at 11gph. Less than an IO-540, Io-550 and much less than a 3 rotor Mazda. 
>> 
>> John Abraham
>> Out of the office from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Mar 26, 2012, at 8:05 PM, "Al Gietzen" <alventures at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> OK; so you've increased the initial cost by (guessing) 25-30%, and doubled
>>> the operating cost. What is it offering in return?
>>> 
>>> Al
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
>>> Behalf Of John Abraham
>>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 3:28 PM
>>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>>> Subject: REFLECTOR: V-twin
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Here you go. 
>>> 
>>> 
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