The Vickers Aircraft Company Wave is a two-seat, side-by-side configuration, high wing amphibious aircraft under development by the Vickers Aircraft Company of Hamilton, New Zealand.
The fuselage and wings are constructed from a combination of aluminum and carbon fibre composite materials. An automatic folding wing mechanism and ballistic parachute are planned to be integrated. The standard engine is the 180 hp (134 kW) Continental Titan 340 four-stroke powerplant, mounted in a pusher configuration.
It was introduced at the Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida in 2014, intended for the US light-sport aircraft category.
Wave Engine: 1 × Continental Titan 340, 180 hp (130 kW) Propeller: 3-bladed Catto Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.40 m) Wing area: 149.3 sq ft (13.87 sq.m) Length: 24 ft 7 in (7.5 m) Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) Empty weight: 928 lb (421 kg) Gross weight: 1,430 lb (649 kg) Fuel capacity: 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal) Maximum speed: 120 kn (138 mph, 222 km/h) Cruise speed: 120 kn (140 mph, 220 km/h) Range: 720 nmi (830 mi, 1,330 km) Wing loading: 10.2 lb/sq ft (49.7 kg/sq.m) Crew: 1 Capacity: 1 passenger
Founded 1988. Under took repair of Sikorsky and Orlando helicopters; modifies Sikorsky S-55 helicopters for various uses including agricultural, passenger carrying, assault, heavylift, camping, computerised aerial advertising, and training (latter Aggressor, reconfigured to appear as a Russian Mi-24); and offers a modernized version of the four-seat Sikorsky S-52-3 helicopter, known as Hummingbird and sold in kit form.
Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc. has principle offices and facilities at Orlando Sanford International Airport, Sanford, Florida. The company is engaged in research, design and manufacturing of helicopters worldwide from our four passenger Hummingbird helicopter kit to the nine passenger Sikorsky Whisper Jet quiet technology helicopter.
1996-2009: PO Box 2527, Sanford, FL 32772-2527, USA. 1998-2008: Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 1609 Hangar Road, Sanford, FL 32773, USA.
On 25 August 2017, Vertical Aerospace flew the VA-X1 demonstrator indoors for its first flight. The VA-X1 demonstrator used 4 shrouded 3-bladed propellers for lift and propulsion.
The Verner Scarlett 9S radial GA aircraft engine is a simple engine, the cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the 165hp 9 cylinder was priced at £24,980.00.
Scarlett 9S Displacement: 6094 cc / 372 cubic inch Pistons: 9 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 102 mm Compression ratio: 1:7,8 Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/200 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: 2 + 1 jets, IMF ECU/ weber carb Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 220 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 1000 hours Batteries: 12V 24Ah
The Verner Scarlett 7U radial GA aircraft engine is a simple engine, the cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the 124hp 7 cylinder Scarlett 7U was priced at £13,990.00.
Scarlett 7H Pistons: 7 Power: 80hp
Scarlett 7U Displacement: 4740 cc / 290 cubic inch Pistons: 7 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 102 mm Compression ratio: 1:7,8 Maximum power: 124 BHP (91 kW) @ 2300 RPM Max. continuous power: 103 BHP (75kW) @ 2000 RPM Torque: 390 Nm @ 2200 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 83KG Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/200 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: 2 + 1 jets, IMF ECU/ weber carb Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 220 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 1000 hours Batteries: 12V 24Ah
The Verner Scarlett 5SI radial GA aircraft engine is a simple engine, the cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the Scarlett 5SI was priced at £11,370.00.
Scarlett 5VW
As at 2017 the Scarlett 5VW was priced at £7,225.00.
Scarlett mini 5
Scarlett mini 5 Pistons: 5 Power: 37hp
Scarlett 5SI Displacement: 3390 cc / 207 cubic inch Pistons: 5 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 102 mm Compression ratio: 1:7,8 Maximum power: 83 BHP (61kW) @ 2200 RPM Max. continuous power: 78 BHP (57kW) @ 1900 RPM Torque: 296Nm @ 1900 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 69kg Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/200 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: 2 + 1 jets, IMF ECU/ weber carb Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 200 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 1000 hours Batteries: 12V 24Ah
Scarlett 5VW Displacement: 2725 cc / 166 cubic inch Pistons: 5 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 82 mm Compression ratio: 1:8,2 Maximum power: 60 BHP (44kW) @ 2300 RPM Max. continuous power: 45 BHP (33kW) @ 2000 RPM Torque: 181Nm @ 2200 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 54kg Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/180 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: Walbro carburetor Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 170 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 600 hours Batteries: 12V 18Ah
The Verner Scarlett 3VW radial GA aircraft engine cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the Scarlett 3VW was priced at £5,620.00.
Scarlett mini 3 Cylinders: 3 Power, 25hp
Scarlett 3VW Displacement: 1635 cc / 100 cubic inch Pistons: 3 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 82 mm Compression ratio: 1:8,2 Maximum power: 42 BHP (31kW) @ 2500 RPM Max. continuous power: 34 BHP (25kW) @ 2200 RPM Torque: 123Nm @ 2100 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 39kg Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/180 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: Walbro, weber carburetor Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 160 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 600 hours Batteries: 12V 18Ah
Designed by Dan J. Maher, the prototype Velocity first flew in July 1985, as the first four-seat, composite airplane kit, based on the Long-EZ.
The 1988 kit price, less engine, prop, and avionics, was $18,000.
First flying in July 1985, the Standard was available in RG and Elite models for $25,000-32,000.
The introduction of the larger wing 173 in 1992 introduced to the homebuilt category a more docile aircraft offering performance and efficiency. Kits were available in RG (retractable gear) and Elite (gull-wing) models for $26,000-33,000; partial and pre-built sub-assembly components were also offered on all kits.
Velocity 173 RG Elite
By 1998 seventy examples were flying.
The Velocity SEs aerodynamic stability is one of its strongest assets. Featuring easy-entry dual gull-wing doors, this model accommodates 160 to 220 HP powerplants, providing a cruise of from 150 to 187 knots, depending on horsepower, propeller pitch and landing gear selected. As with the XL model, this kit is available with fixed or retract gear.
Introduced in 1997, the Velocity XL (extra large), added more width and length to the fuselage and provides room for Lycoming IO-540, and Continental IO-550 series engines. The XL was also available in RG and Elite models for $34,000-38,000.
Velocity SE-FG
2003 saw the introduction of the Velocity XL-5 (nicknamed the “Dash 5”), which is an option to the XL kit. In addition to all the “extras” of the Velocity XL model, the “Dash 5” includes an extra seat (it can accommodate 3 children on the rear bench seat), extra baggage space, extra packing versatility, extra passenger comfort, extra useful load, extra engine power, extra braking power, and extra rudder control. In 2006 Velocity introduced the TXL, a series of modifications to the XL-5 to take full advantage of the Continental TSIO-550-C engine. The Continental C-model engine is a twin-turbo dual-intercooled 310HP power-plant which is turbo-charged to produce 100% of rated horsepower to about FL250. The factory demo aircraft “Turbo-Charlie” boasts true airspeeds at FL250 of 250 knots and with the increased speed comes increased effective range.
Velocity Jet
Antonio Espinal built his jet powered Velocity, N289AE, with the help of X-Jets. The first flight was successful, but the second flight landed short of the runway (accident), apparently because the pilot got behind the power curve and couldn’t get the engine to come up to power quickly enough. This plane was flying again as of 2009. Espinal was killed in a crash of his Beech 98 in March of 2010.
Velocity Jet
Velocity Engine: Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp Height: 7.9 ft Length: 16.25 ft Wing span: 28.63 ft Wing area: 125 sq.ft Fuel cap: 65 USG Weight empty: 1250 lbs Gross: 2250 lbs Speed max: 215 mph. Cruise: 200 mph Range: 1200 sm Stall: 75 mph ROC: 1400 fpm Take-off dist: 850 ft Landing dist: 800 ft Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Seats: 4 Landing gear: fixed nose wheel
Velocity 173 / Velocity LW
Velocity 173 RG Elite Empty weight: 567 kg Wing span: 8.73 m Wing area: 11.6 sq.m Fuel capacity: 246 lt Engine: Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp MAUW: 1020 kg Seats: 4 Max speed: 370 kph Cruise speed: 350 kph Minimum speed: 112 kph Climb rate: 7.5 m/s Fuel consumption: 40 lt/hr Kit price (1998): $28,000
Velocity 173RG Engine: Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp Height: 7.9 ft Length: 19.2 ft Wing span: 31 ft Wing area: 145 sq.ft Fuel cap: 75 USG Weight empty: 1300 lbs Gross: 2400 lbs Speed max: 210 mph Cruise: 200 mph Range: 1500 sm Stall: 69 mph ROC: 1700 fpm Take-off dist: 750 ft Landing dist: 700 ft Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Seats: 4 Landing gear: retractable nose wheel
Velocity Elite RG Engine: Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp Height: 7.9 ft Length: 16.25 ft Wing span: 28.63 ft Wing area: 125 sq.ft Weight empty: 1250 lbs Gross: 2250 lbs Fuel cap: 65 USG Speed max: 230 mph Cruise: 220 mph Range: 1320 sm Stall: 70 mph ROC: 1500 fpm Take-off dist: 850 ft Landing dist: 800 ft Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Seats: 4 Landing gear: retractable nose wheel
Velocity XL Engine: Lycoming IO-540, 260 hp Length Overall: 20′ Height: 7′ 9″ Wheel Base: 110″ Track Width: 80″ Wingspan: 31′ Canard Span: 188″ Main Wing Area: 122.5 Sq Ft Canard Wing Area: 22.8 Sq Ft Total Wing Area: 145 Sq Ft Empty Weight: 1700 lbs Gross Wt: 2800 lbs Useful Load: 1100 lbs Standard Fuel Qty: 70 USgals (93 opt) Wing Loading at Gross: 19.31 lb/sq ft Design Load Factors: +9/-7 G-Load Tested Airframe Load: +6 G-Load Cabin W/L/H: 47.5″ x 94″ x 43.5″ Seating: 2+2 Top speed: 239 mph Cruise: 228 mph Stall: 75 mph Range: 1110 sm Rate of climb: 1200 fpm Takeoff dist: 1400 ft Landing dist: 1500 ft Service ceiling: 20,000 ft Seats: 2+2 Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity TXL Engine: Cont. TSIO-550-C (310hp) Length Overall: 20′ Height: 7’9″ Wheel Base: 110″ Track Width: 80″ Wingspan: 31′ Canard Span: 188″ Main Wing Area: 122.5 Sq Ft Canard Wing Area: 22.8 Sq Ft Total Wing Area: 145 Sq Ft Empty Weight: 1790 lbs Gross Wt: 2900 lbs Useful Load: 1110 lbs Standard Fuel Qty: 70 USgals (93 opt) Wing Loading at Gross: 20.0 lb/sq ft Design Load Factors: +9/-7 Tested Airframe Load: +6 G-Load Cabin W/L/H: 47.5″ x 94″ x 43.5″ Seating: 2+3 Takeoff Distance: 1300 ft Rate of Climb @ SL: 1600 fpm Landing Distance: 1500 ft Cruise Speed @ 75% Pwr: 250 ktas @FL250 Vne: 200 kias Ceiling: 25,000ft+ Range at 65% Power: 1250 nm Minimum Speed: 65 kts Landing Speed: 75 kts
Velocity XL-RG Engine: Lyc IO-540 300HP Takeoff Distance: 1300 ft Rate of Climb @ SL: 1500 fpm Landing Distance: 1500 ft Cruise Speed @ 75% Pwr: 205 ktas Vne: 200 kias Ceiling: 20,000ft+ Range at 65% Power: 1000 nm Minimum Speed: 65 kts Landing Speed: 75 kts
Velocity XL-FG Engine: Cont IO-550 310HP HP range: 260-310 Length: 20 ft Wing span: 31 ft Wing area: 145 sq.ft Empty weight: 1700 lb Gross weight: 2700 lb Fuel capacity: 70 USG Takeoff Distance: 1300 ft Rate of Climb @ SL: 1300 fpm Landing Distance: 1500 ft Cruise Speed @ 75% Pwr: 185 ktas Vne: 200 kias Stall: 75 mph Ceiling: 20,000ft+ Range at 65% Power: 816 nm Minimum Speed: 65 kts Landing Speed: 75 kts Seats: 4 Cockpit width: 49.5 in Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity XL-RG Engine: Lyc IO-540 260HP Takeoff Distance: 1400 ft Rate of Climb @ SL: 1350 fpm Landing Distance: 1500 ft Cruise Speed @ 75% Pwr: 190 ktas Vne: 200 kias Ceiling: 20,000ft+ Range at 65% Power: 950 nm Minimum Speed: 65 kts Landing Speed: 75 kts
Velocity XL RG Engine: Continental IO-550, 310 hp HP range: 260-310 Length: 20 ft Wing span: 31 ft Wing area: 145 sq.ft Empty weight: 1700 lb Gross weight: 2700 lb Fuel capacity: 70 USG Cruise: 230 mph Stall: 75 mph Range: 1280 sm Rate of climb: 2000 fpm Takeoff dist: 1500 ft Landing dist: 1500 ft Seats: 4 Cockpit width: 49.5 in Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity XL-FG Engine: Lyc IO-540 260HP Takeoff Distance: 1400 ft Rate of Climb @ SL: 1200 fpm Landing Distance: 1500 ft Cruise Speed @ 75% Pwr: 175 ktas Vne: 200 kias Ceiling: 20,000ft+ Range at 65% Power: 875 nm Minimum Speed: 65 kts Landing Speed: 75 kts
Velocity XL-5 Length Overall: 20′ Height: 7′ 9″ Wheel Base: 110″ Track Width: 80″ Wingspan: 31′ Canard Span: 188″ Main Wing Area: 122.5 Sq Ft Canard Wing Area: 22.8 Sq Ft Total Wing Area: 145 Sq Ft Empty Weight: 1800 lbs Gross Wt: 2900 lbs Useful Load: 1100 lbs Standard Fuel Qty: 70 USgals (93 opt) Wing Loading at Gross: 20.0 lb/sq ft Design Load Factors: +9/-7 G-Load Tested Airframe Load: +6 G-Load Cabin W/L/H: 47.5″ x 94″ x 43.5″ Seating: 2+3
Velocity XL FG-5 Engine: Continental IO-550, 310 hp HP range: 260-310 Length: 20 ft Wing span: 31 ft Wing area: 145 sq.ft Empty weight: 1750 lb Gross weight: 2900 lb Fuel capacity: 70 USG Cruise: 200 mph Stall: 75 mph Range: 1150 sm Rate of climb: 1400 fpm Takeoff dist: 1500 ft Landing dist: 1500 ft Seats: 5 Cockpit width: 49.5 in Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity SE Length Overall: 19′ Height: 7′ 9″ Wheel Base: 100″ Track Width: 80″ Wingspan: 29′ 4″ Canard Span: 164″ Main Wing Area: 102 Sq Ft Canard Wing Area: 19.8 Sq Ft Total Wing Area: 121.8 Sq Ft Empty Weight: 1300 lbs Gross Wt: 2300 lbs Useful Load: 1000 lbs Standard Fuel Qty: 60 USgals. Wing Loading at Gross: 18.88 lb/sq ft Design Load Factors: +12/-7 G-Load Tested Airframe Load: +6 G-Load Cabin W/L/H: 42″ x 84″ x 42.5″ Seating: 2+2
Velocity SE-FG Engine: Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp HP range: 160-260 Length: 19 ft Wing span: 29.4 ft Wing area: 122 sq.ft Empty weight: 1300 lb Gross weight: 2300 lb Fuel capacity: 60 USG Cruise: 184 mph Stall: 63 mph Range: 1320 sm Rate of climb: 1500 fpm Takeoff dist: 1500 ft Landing dist: 1500 ft Seats: 4 Cockpit width: 44 in Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity SE RG Engine: Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp HP range: 160-260 Length: 19 ft Wing span: 29.4 ft Wing area: 122 sq.ft Empty weight: 1300 lb Gross weight: 2300 lb Fuel capacity: 60 USG Cruise: 200 mph Stall: 63 mph Range: 1440 sm Rate of climb: 1500 fpm Takeoff dist: 1500 ft Landing dist: 1500 ft Seats: 4 Cockpit width: 44 in Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity XL RG 5 Engine: Lycoming IO-540, 260 hp HP range: 260-310 Length: 20 ft Wing span: 31 ft Wing area: 145 sq.ft Empty weight: 1750 lb Gross weight: 2900 lb Fuel capacity: 70 USG Cruise: 230 mph Stall: 75 mph Range: 1270 sm Rate of climb: 1800 fpm Takeoff dist: 1500 ft Landing dist: 1500 ft Seats: 5 Cockpit width: 49.5 in Landing gear: nosewheel
Velocity TXL 5 Engine: Continental IO-550, 310 hp HP range: 260-310 Length: 20 ft Wing span: 31 ft Wing area: 145 sq.ft Empty weight: 1700 lb Gross weight: 2900 lb Fuel capacity: 70 USG Cruise: 290 mph Stall: 70 mph Range: 1320 sm Rate of climb: 2000 fpm Takeoff dist: 1300 ft Landing dist: 1600 ft Seats: 4 Cockpit width: 49.5 in Landing gear: retract nose wheel
SUV Engine: Lycoming O-320, 160 hp Length: 19 ft Height: 7 ft 9 in Wheelbase: 100 in Track width: 80 in Wingspan: 29 ft 4 in Canard span: 164 in Total wing area: 121.8 sq.ft Empty weight; 1235 lb Gross weight; 2250 lb Useful load; 1015 lb Usable fuel: 50+ US gal Wing loading: 18.37 lb/sq.ft Design load factor; +12 / -9 G Tested load factor: +6 G Cabin (LxWxH): 42 x 84 x 42.5 in Takeoff dist: 1600 ft Rate of Climb: 900 fpm Landing dist: 1500 ft Cruise 8500 ft: 160 kt Max speed SL: 168 kt Ceiling; 16,000 ft Range 75% pwr: 1000 nm Min speed: 55 kt Landing speed: 65 kt