N101VA is a Velocity SUV Fixed Gear 4-seater airplane that was factory built at the Sebastian, Florida, facility in 1999 by the employees of Velocity. Airframe has 1060 hours, Lycoming IO-320 has 300 hours SMOH and the MT Constant Speed 3 Blade Prop has 377 hours SMOH (as of 9/16/24). Full IFR with 2 axis autopilot that will fly RNAV, ILS, and LOC approaches with the assistance of the Garmin GNC 355 and Garmin SL30. Full glass cockpit with 3 Advanced Flight Systems screens. Dual yoke controls for easy transition from conventional airplanes and can be upgraded to side sticks if desired. N101VA was featured as the cover story in the November 2000 issue of Kitplanes. Velocity flew it for several years as their demonstration aircraft visiting Sun 'n Fun and AirVenture. Plane is located at KREG in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Performance Info:
Rate of Climb @ sea level: 750 fpm
Cruise: 152 kts TAS @ 8,000' @ 7.5 gph / 145 kts TAS @ 10,000' @ 6.5 gph
Range at 75%: 1000 NM
Avionics / Equipment
EFIS:
Monitor 1: Advanced Flight Systems AF-3400sEF (EFIS)
Monitor 2: Advanced Flight Systems AF-3400sEE (EFIS & Engine Monitor)
Monitor 3: Advanced Flight Systems AF-3400sMFD (Multi-Function Display)
Auto-Pilot:
Type: Advanced Flight System AF-Pilot 2-axis (aileron & pitch) with auto trim control
Servos: Tru-Trak High Torque
GPS/Comm: Garmin GNC 355
Backup GPS: Garmin GPS18X-5HZ
VHF NAV/Comm: Garmin SL30
Transponder: Garmin GTX 330 (Inspected 1/2023)
ADS-B In/Out: uAvionix echoUAT
Audio Panel: PS Engineering PMA5000EX
ELT: Emergency Lifesaving Technology ELT406GPS, 5 yr battery replaced 6/2022
Other: Heated Pitot Tube
Fully Redundant Electrical System (Dual Battery, Dual Alternator, Split Bus) with complete set of wiring diagrams
Batteries: 2 - Odyssey PC-680 Batteries
Alternators:
Alternator 1 (Belt Driven): B&C Specialty
Alternator 2 (Gear Driven): B&C Specialty
Airframe
Type: Velocity SUV, Fixed Gear, 4 seat aircraft, dual yoke controls, single left side gull-wing door
Year Built: 1999
Built by: Velocity Factory
Other: Cleveland Brake Upgrade, Toe Brake Upgrade
Conditional Inspection: December 2023 at Velocity Factory, Sebastian FL
Length Overall: 19'
Height: 7' 9"
Wingspan: 29' 4"
Empty Weight: 1405 lbs.
Gross Weight: 2250 lbs.
Useful Load: 800 lbs.
Usable Fuel: 48 gallons
Cabin W/L/H: 42" x 84" x 42.5"
Seating: 2 + 2
Engines / Mods / Prop
Engine: Lycoming IO-320-B1A, Rated HP = 165 HP (see note), SMOH: 300 hrs.
Note: New pistons installed on last OH that upgraded compression ratio from 8.5:1 to 9:1 with Total Seal piston rings
Other: All cylinders test above 75/80, Savvy Flight Data Logs back to 10/2022, Savvy Borescope Analysis Reports (2/2024), Blackstone/AvLab Oil Analysis Reports
Magnetos:
Left Mag: E-Mag 114 Series P Model (P-Mag: internal power transition)
Right Mag: E-Mag 114 Series P Model (P-Mag: internal power transition)
Prop: MT Electric Constant-speed 3 blade propellor, MTV-7-C/LD165-07B, SMOH: 377 hrs. Re-seal done in 7/2024 that replaced bearing, seals and steel sleeves
Interior / Exterior
Interior: Seats and upholstery are original, Carpet was replaced in 2022
Exterior: Paint is original, Re-painted around front windshield when replaced in 2022
Remarks
Upgrades:
Front windshield replaced by factory personnel in 7/2022
Left and Right Tank Fuel Level Senders replaced 7/2023
Installed Whelon Orion 600 Series Forward & Tail Position/Anti-Collision Wingtip LED lights
Heated Front Seats
Bruce's Custom Cover
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
GoPro Camera Mount on Winglet
GoPro Black Hero 7 Camera
Removable VG's
Wheel pants for nose and main gear
Tow bar included
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