US Velocity self build kit.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 2:16 pm
Dear sir,
I am new to the LAA but have lifetime interest in building and flying. I have spent the last 18 months researching which light aircraft kit I would like to commence as a project in my retirement. I find that I am continually being drawn towards the US Velocity design. A craft that really does appeal to me for a number of reasons. I do though grasp that this may be difficult in the UK as your documentation TL1.07 issue 7v1/1/2008 states that you may only oversee a project or new design to the UK provided the CAA have agreed up to a gross weight limit of 1136kg. The velocity, by my calculations, comes in around 1,315 kg. Thus downhearted I turn my attention to the RV range of kit planes and the RV 10 as a four seated craft with some space is important. I note on the VANUK website that there are 8 RV10s with LAA or PFA serial listings. My assessment of the Van RV10 specifications shows the gross weight is 1224Kg which is above that stated in TL1.07, how can that be, or have I made a miscalculation or interpretation?
I therefore ask is it possible to build a velocity kit aircraft in the UK? Please can you guide me and can I build a Van RV10 with a weight limit above that stated in TL1.07
Many thanks
Peter Reading
I am new to the LAA but have lifetime interest in building and flying. I have spent the last 18 months researching which light aircraft kit I would like to commence as a project in my retirement. I find that I am continually being drawn towards the US Velocity design. A craft that really does appeal to me for a number of reasons. I do though grasp that this may be difficult in the UK as your documentation TL1.07 issue 7v1/1/2008 states that you may only oversee a project or new design to the UK provided the CAA have agreed up to a gross weight limit of 1136kg. The velocity, by my calculations, comes in around 1,315 kg. Thus downhearted I turn my attention to the RV range of kit planes and the RV 10 as a four seated craft with some space is important. I note on the VANUK website that there are 8 RV10s with LAA or PFA serial listings. My assessment of the Van RV10 specifications shows the gross weight is 1224Kg which is above that stated in TL1.07, how can that be, or have I made a miscalculation or interpretation?
I therefore ask is it possible to build a velocity kit aircraft in the UK? Please can you guide me and can I build a Van RV10 with a weight limit above that stated in TL1.07
Many thanks
Peter Reading