Velocity/ on ice

[@lodiamoore7933]

For some reason people think a piece of music on top of a video will necessarily add to the emotive experience or create one. I liked the video but couldn't it have been done without the music.

[@tobieeck9676]

I can't hear the engine sound properly tho

[@jeffcote3062]

its not the music per say, some times its quite mice to have in the background. it's that damned incessant drumming that makes me shut off a video every time.

[@fadedflage]

Im gonna see if you have any videos and then make unsolicited critques

[@sciencinessfeeling6366]

@@fadedflage I often think the same thing about individuals who make demands and commands related to the videos produced by other individuals. I think in this comment thread we are just seeing people make suggestions related to what they would like, right?

[@charlesharper7292]

Dude, get the stick out your butt! This is not an instructional video. I found it quite enjoyable.

[@tantalumCRAFT]

Thanks for the video and the upload, beautiful aircraft! As an IFR pilot myself with ice experience I have to say, I would not have descended back down through a moisture layer where I just picked up ice.. you are on top, in the clear, let it sublimate off.. Pitot heat should have been on way in advance and it would have been nice to see checklist usage, not checking for doors and other items when already on the take-off run

[@EatPezzzz]

Looked like he never went back through the moisture layer going to 10k.

[@crazy8sdrums]

Burt Rutan sure made a winner with the EZ line of aircraft design. What a lovely plane!

[@dtoften]

Nice video. Ignore the troll comments on here. Excellent performance and mpg! Thanks for posting!

[@grb757767]

Very nice video, cruising the clouds in and out at 12K with a little ice buildup, so down to warmer air at 10K. Great choice and the pitot heat on too. Excellent IFR cold weather demo and training. At the end of the video you offer up FL190 TAS 180 KTS and a burn of 7.8 GPH and show it on the PFD. Incredible numbers makes me want a Velocity next. Do you have O2 on board for high altitude operations ‘cause none of the video shows any Oxygen in use and your right seater is yawning and looking a little sleepy. So let me get this straight, is the Velocity pressurized?

[@ARyanCoke]

By the looks of it, he already had ice and above the cloud. Just keep the ice (it didn't look like much) and stay above the cloud.

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

As a pilot that has had doors pop open in flight when they were in lock position, especially Bonanza’s, I said “doors locked” to myself and aloud many times on taxi and takeoff. Not a big deal except you can’t close some without landing.

[@j.wagner7266]

The velocity came way ahead of his time.. now, in 2022/23 we're getting what was been ignored I think. These planes are amazing.

[@jwb2814]

The views from that wing tip camera were phenomenal.

[@LanceWinslow]

This is an amazing aircraft so beautiful.

[@stefanmargraf7878]

What a beautiful bird. And beautifully economic.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

35 degrees and in the clouds. Prime icing conditions. No O2? Beautiful plane and flight.

[@drampadreg1386]

Not pressurized but they do have an o2 kit you wear under your nose if you feel the need.

[@grb757767]

Interesting “if you feel the need” comment. I am not familiar with that wording in the FAR 91, I am pretty sure the FARs are much clearer on the use of O2 above 12,500. Good training, but not so good head work.

[@grb757767]

Oxygen Requirements: The majority of VFR flights are conducted below 10,000 feet. Above 12,500, however, there are some requirements for oxygen use that you must be aware of. From 12,500 to 14,000 feet, the crew of an aircraft, and that is usually just the pilot for small piston-driven airplanes, is required to be on supplemental oxygen for any period of time longer than 30 minutes. The crew is required to use supplemental oxygen during periods longer than 30 minutes at altitudes from 12,500 to 14,000 feet. At altitudes above 14,000 feet, the crew is required to be on supplemental oxygen continuously. At altitudes above 15,000 feet, supplemental oxygen must be available for everyone on board. So, from 12,500 to 14,000 feet, the pilot and crew have a grace period of thirty minutes. After that, they must be on oxygen. Above 14,000 feet, there is no grace period. They must be on oxygen continuously. At altitudes in excess of 15,000 feet, oxygen must be provided for the passengers although there is no requirement for anyone but the crew to actually use it.

[@MrZrryan2]

The lack of experience with ice really shows. OK, ya screwed up and got some ice climbing up... should not have done that... but, once in the clear, on top, STAY THERE, FFS !!! The ice will sublimate away, no need to go back down into the soup searching for warmer temps (there is more ice down there too)... stay up on top and let nature do it's thing.

[@alleightcylinders1295]

The sun and speed does a great job thawing

[@douglascorley5887]

You guys are having a great time I loved watching thank you

[@dj33036]

Did I hear him ask if the doors were locked as they were rolling out for take off?

[@Amayi1]

I caught that too!

[@wernerdanler2742]

He does seem a little hyper double checking everthing. Better safe than sorry.

[@christopherbazaka1564]

its not weird to leave doors open during taxi if the weather is hot. these planes have no AC so you need air somehow

[@danh6720]

Pretty common. Part of the checklist of the small planes I've flown.

[@dj33036]

You're doing your checklist during roll out?

[@3sairsoft]

It’s a dream of mine to fly Velocity! Can’t wait to finish my CFI initial so I actually afford a flight in one! Super jealous!

[@alphawhiskey5720]

Hey Kent. This video sure demonstrates the performance of Your Velocity; and it is amazing. What engine did you put in it? It's also a very nice glass panel. Did you build the kit? Nice video, I like the screen shots to see all the info they show in flight. Very cool. Your other video is great too. Thx for sharing.

[@doublegman2457]

Nice video. My thinking is that most individuals who take the time and effort to add a soundtrack are merely trying to capture a particular feeling that THEY experienced. Most aren’t professional video editors and their music tastes may not be the same, but let’s appreciate their effort and their willingness to share. As a viewer I just sit back, adjust the volume accordingly, and enjoy the ride. …. just saying.

[@marc.wrutgers6704]

A CHECKLIST would be very useful Sir. Check list check list checklist !!!!!!!!!!

[@AltMarc]

If you like the Velocity, follow the build of the Raptor Aircraft here on YT.

[@kenhurley4441]

I've been watching the Raptor for several years. How are they going to deliver all the planes? Production will be too slow, at least at my age. Gotta look elsewhere.

[@AltMarc]

@@kenhurley4441 His idea seems to be, to build that prototype and then search a big investor, production company to build the planes in series.

[@kenhurley4441]

@@AltMarc What if the investor doesn't like it that he has 1,200 or so spoken for at a certain price?

[@w8stral]

You have to be stupid to watch them. They are scam artists. Almost same design/HP(turbo), heavier empty weight, more fuel capacity(true) yet claim 3.5X the range at a heavier empty weight and loaded weight... Boo Yea! Brilliant. The topper? Claim 25k ft... As if the FAA is ever going to allow you to fly up there. HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@w8stral]

Which part of, its heavier empty weight using same power as Velocity do you not understand? Medium/Low speed Aerodynamics have not changed in 50 years. And while engines have improved, they have not improved by that much regarding fuel consumption.

[@lelievre12]

Nice video Kent. Great to see the Velocity back in the air. Thanks for posting.

[@richardwiley5933]

Nice plane. Other than that, what purpose did this video serve? Didn't seem like either of the guys was enjoying the flight. Also, more irritating music.

[@jeffkeil1595]

Nobody asked you.

[@NightSky777]

Nice camera views all around. Looks like an awesome plane! Thanks for posting the performance stats too. (music ok at first, would've liked a change of tune after a few mins of it)

[@kennethparker1032]

I admit I've never really considered Petaluma to be San Francisco, especially when I lived there!

[@cleburne-dfwseptic6843]

lose the music, hear the aircraft

[@jimburig7064]

Agreed. I want to hear the featured machine not music. Art...

[@JohnSmith-gp6jm]

Ikr

[@actontreadway1168]

disagree. this was great.

[@SimbaOlsen]

"Doors are locked" - after the plane starts rolling. To me that sounds like a very late departure/takeoff checklist taking place. I might be wrong. Nice video and nice plane.

[@judd_s5643]

Simen Christensen@I conduct my normal checklist and as soon as I take the active I recheck, doors, mixture, fuel, pump!

[@ictpilot]

Yes these things should be done before takeoff roll.

[@billyjack3361]

Judd _S ..Before takeoff checklists are done before taking position on the runway. That’s what we are taught in the military and airlines.

[@charlesharper7292]

Thank you. Beautiful aircraft.

[@TaigaTF]

Hey Kent, what is your velocity the XL or the SE variant? Also what engine is it using? Thanks!

[@markcash2]

Can you please release this video again without the added music?

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Where is the oxygen for 19000 feet?

[@jadefalcon001]

Velocity has pressurized cabin capability.

[@marionetteworks]

@@jadefalcon001 it does not

[@namewithheld8680]

Ignore the critics, we'd all push grandma down the stairs to get a chance to fly such a cool plane. If I could afford such a plane, first thing I would do is engineer a way to fit a ballistic parachute on it... otherwise cue the Alanis Morissette track 'Ironic'

[@pglover2010]

Love the video but HATE the music. I want to hear sounds of engine performance and communications, I have my own music!

[@ronsweldingcustomfabricati8027]

Beautiful Plane" we have a couple Velocities here at PIE, very popular . had to sell my Long EZE due to health issues, you video brings back some great Memories.

[@AllStarGoldDredger]

You guys are in my ex-lsa dream plane hope you enjoy it. and nice tune choice

[@ReiffLorenz]

Terrific video. You have a very capable plane and this highlights it nicely.

[@chancedurham]

Hi Kent, Could you share what camera is being used and how is it mounted to the wiglet? Is it on a gimbal? Did it cause any noticeable drag?

[@Saltlick11]

Great video Kent

[@servicarrider]

What a beautiful aircraft.

[@wololo10]

That glass panel save lives

[@pascalcalixte1583]

Those numbers are insane. Sweet plane.

[@actontreadway1168]

love it. especially with the music.

[@diggy-d8w]

Nice plane, yeah it's an abstract LQQKing plane but it's what you like or you wouldn't be in her.... I'm not a pilot but this looks like the Canard Plane or the two have very much in common, design wise? I've read the Canard is fuel efficient & so I'm guessing this bird is as well? Now that I see this I'm really wondering if both were dreamed up by the same group or a person who was on the teams on both as they were designed? If you know, please share & if I figure it out, I'll drop it back here. peace

Beautiful. The airplane isn't pressurized, right? Did you use oxygen at that altitude?

[@bwhllc6132]

Nice job kent. Looking forward to our next Gyro flight.

[@menzidude]

How are they at FL 190 with no O2 in an unpressurized aircraft? Are they both mountain climber tri-athletes or is aircraft pressurized?

[@tylerfb1]

There is no pressurized velocity aircraft. Even if they were mountain dwellers, 2 weeks at low altitude loses all your acclimatization. They are ..."loose" with the rules, and apparently their lives.

[@peterlovett5841]

Did I understand you that you didn't have the pitot heat on prior to entering visible moisture? For a departure such as the one depicted it really should have been on for takeoff.

[@sicelogumede6295]

What's the range on these plans if I may ask?

[@muffspanker]

Nice vid!! Music added a smooth touch!! Thanks for sharing guys...

[@randallranchnorth8840]

Once again tried to find videos without music added that takes away from the experience. This wasn’t it!

[@kentfarneytomsawyer7711]

Check out Velocity IMC

[@kennethparker1032]

Flying Doodles does have music, but Bobby does a good job of not letting it get in the way of the flying. And the music is not constant.

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

I fell asleep in my lazyboy

[@jadefalcon001]

Lovely aircraft.

[@corkydukeII5898]

I think it translates to about 30 MPG.....not bad!

[@caminoprojectUS]

pretty close to it.

[@alphawhiskey5720]

Kent. Are you sure those numbers are correct? That makes 230 mph gs burning 7.8 gph? That's amazing.

[@journeyon1983]

The music truly made this video segment a pleasure to watch.

[@kapppz]

Im curious to know how long of flight that is and do you refuel?

[@MegaBoilermaker]

One of Rutan's eh ! I would fly one any time.

[@venusreena2532]

lookin good

[@stansenter2660]

Shouldn't "doors locked" check be done prior to rolling onto the active?

[@dpc111]

230 mph over the ground using less than 8 gal an hour. Pretty nice.

[@closingtheloop2593]

Real talk, how do you afford it?

[@granskare]

my wife's cuz finished one of these. we flew in it in Illinois. He sold that airplane and the mfgr must have been sold, thanks, cmaki

[@SCOM777]

Making 200 over the ground on 8 gph. Nice!

[@w8stral]

And you can't go anywhere other than long paved runways... What the Hell is the use of that? Fly commercial, get there cheaper, sooner, and safer with the ability to rent a car.

[@ictpilot]

@@w8stral And fly on the airlines schedule, not yours. The runway length is not that bad for these A/C.

[@tylerfb1]

@@w8stral t/o and landing distances are 1400. How is that only long paved runways?

[@w8stral]

Sigh... is that how you calculate T/O and landing...? Or does any rational person also calculate a non perfect landing/take off conditions and failure modes using additional runway? Oh right, it is the later. Requiring ~2000ft paved + minimum. There is nothing free in Aviation. Trade offs. Want speed and ability to carry 4, you are going to have a longer runway requirements. Especially true since there is ZERO propeller thrust over the tailplane = worse performance at low speed = higher T/O & landing speed requirements for stability calculations OR, you go with ever larger canard, Winglet rudders and decrease your top speed. Pick one, you CANNOT have both. @@tylerfb1

[@gilkennedy7638]

I hope that who complain about the music are not pilot, can not imagine somebody flying a airplane that can not find the mute on his computer. :)

[@LimaOneNiner]

If you mute you miss all the engine, ATC and other flying sounds. Thats the point of people commenting about music. I cant imagine someone not being able to figure that little detail out from comments. hopefully you're not a pilot with that lack of correlation skills.

[@gilkennedy7638]

@@LimaOneNiner Yes I'm a pilot, not sure about your "statement of lack of correlation skills" I hope you are not pilot yourself if it take so little to distract you I can't imagine you having a problem in flight or maybe a rear passager making a bit of noise that you don't like.

[@LimaOneNiner]

@@gilkennedy7638 about as moronic a response as can be. Comparing watching youtube to being a pilot. Next time if youre going to try to be witty make the effort yo think it thru and actually reply with substance. Otherwise it just proves my point of your inability to make any sense of things. There is a reason there is a substantial amount of negative comments about the background music. Pilot or not, you're a moron. Good luck out there

[@gilkennedy7638]

@@LimaOneNiner Keep working on it, one day you will be able to do 2 things a the time and you might get your private.

[@gilkennedy7638]

I did not like the music neither, my first reply was just to be funny, Nothing else, I apology if you got it differently. I wish you the best what ever you do, have a good weekend.

[@leeclements2335]

19k and no oxygen? Hmmm...

[@Thomas..Anderson]

What caught my attention was that instrument with big color display on instrument panel. While rolling on the runway it actually showed the runway. Is this just a gimmick or is this thing actually aware that it roles on runway?

[@wernerdanler2742]

Called synthetic vision.

[@terryjordan7276]

A few questions please... Can velocity have auto pilot? A brs chute?

[@RVJimD]

Are those numbers correct? I would have guessed a velocity to be a bit faster than that, especially at FL190? Jim

[@dandaniel439]

Music is a little loud.

[@Richard-iu9sf]

Great video with nice music!

[@SilvioRSantosP13]

Foram 12:55 de puro prazer... espero ver nos céus brasileiros em especial minha Cidade Salvador/Bahia-Brasil. Espero em breve ver mais videos e de outros ângulos. Abraços do mais novo inscrito.

[@peterxyz3541]

Nice song choice, mellow and upbeat. I need an airplane. I need training. That soup and ice is scary😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@cleburne-dfwseptic6843]

nice flight

[@donjohnston3776]

Are those antennae or vortex generators on top of the cabin ? The camera really captures the coarse pitch of the prop in cruise.

[@kentfarneytomsawyer7711]

Hello Don, VGs dropped CHTs 30-50 degrees

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Pitot heat after being in visible moisture for how long? Great looking plane though. Didn’t realize the Velocity was pressurized

[@jameshauser1507]

It is not pressurized.

[@tylerfb1]

@@jameshauser1507 😉

[@malcolmclark2887]

I would install an ejection seat.

[@IntegralKing]

wow what a beautiful plane. 7.8 gph at 190kt. My 172 chugs 8 at 110kt lol

[@robertf863]

I wish I could afford a velocity twin pressurized or aero commander..beautiful aircraft

[@kvnkaveman]

There isn't a pressurized Velocity that exists, so good luck with that.

[@robertf863]

@@kvnkaveman yet!

[@kvnkaveman]

@@robertf863 I have talked with an aircraft designer/Engineer about what it would take to pressurize a Velocity and she stated that to do it properly you would need to redesign the structure of the whole aircraft. Basically if it wasn't designed from the start to be pressurized you aren't going to pressurize it. But who knows with the 6 place arriving soon maybe some one will come up with a reverse eggshell banded system that could work with Velocity's structure design with out loosing that much internal space. A pressurized Velocity would be spectacular.

[@matiasmerono]

​@@kvnkavemanThe Lancair ES never was designed to be a Cessna

[@jorbedo]

How it feels flying with bigfoot?

[@Amayi1]

It would be nice if pilots uploading KZbin flight videos would not pair music. You kill the experience for us viewers...no really. But thanks for uploading it none the less.

[@Amayi1]

@@troo_story if you didn't figure out, it was a general consensus. Clearly I wasn't speak for you. Hopefully you feel better now.

[@jonasbaine3538]

No Oxygen used cruising at 19,000ft? Or is it pressurized? Couldn’t you pass out??

[@AllStarGoldDredger]

Wow read the coments? look at all the haters at zero agl!! subscribed!

[@neilmurgatroyd3197]

19,000ft..., it doesn't LOOK pressurised, where are the canulas?

[@DanFrederiksen]

yeah I'm puzzled by that too. Might just be a typo but pretty bad when so emphasized. KZbin allows uploading a new version of the video without missing the views and publishing date

[@faramog]

TAS of 190 but Indicated 130 .. heck of a tailwind

[@dancruz1427]

TAS/IAS has nothing to do with tail/headwinds.

[@faramog]

@@dancruz1427 yup .. Don't know why but had GS in my head .... no wonder I got the numbers wrong

[@dancruz1427]

@@faramog I've done the same! Lest we start talking about calibrated vs indicated... ugh.

[@marybonnett4772]

Pretty cool Kent and Jake - Brian B.

[@wassimakkire7004]

So it's finally finish

[@khalidbinswidan138]

Great

[@dh-flies]

Man...that thing needs a ton of runway to get off the ground.

[@dh-flies]

It is very cool to look at. But the required strip length is ridiculous. I went to the website for the makers of this. Very cool technology. But who wants a 2 seater that can go that fast and that high and not be able to carry anything or land in many small airports? Not me.

[@OSUbronco]

@@dh-flies , aren't they all 4-seaters? Not defending the takeoff, just haven't looked at them in a while and thought that was the case back when I did.

[@rnordquest]

Glides just fine. It does use more runway but nothing obscene. I’ve flown one and I loved it. Four seats, decent room (I’m 6’ 4”).

[@MercFE8235]

Does take a bit of runway with no flaps available... But the editing of the video is not in sync between outside and in... Adds a bit of time to the video during the roll.

[@EatPezzzz]

They glide excellent due to the front and rear wings are both lifting surfaces, unlike a traditional plane where the rear wing pushes down. They do require more runway than a traditional plane because the elevator isn't 15' from the center of gravity and since the canard actually helps with lift, so you need to get up to speed in order for it to lift the nose. But, that's the sacrifice for being able to cruise at 200gs on 8gph.

[@anthonylebeauf6713]

19000 with no oxygen....

[@jadefalcon001]

pressurized cabin....

[@MrSiciro]

Is this a pressurised aircraft ?

[@emmettdoliveiro4327]

is the plane pressurise

[@kencohagen4967]

I want one so bad. Sooooo baaaaddddd!

[@alangilels6311]

how do you control the yaw?

[@Stepclimb]

Rudder pedals. Each vertical stabilizer at the end of the wings has a rudder. Each rudder only moves outboard. Pressing the right pedal moves only the right rudder to the right while the left rudder stays streamlined.

[@alangilels6311]

@@Stepclimb thanks

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

Can you glide in if the motor quits.

[@sblack48]

No if the motor quits the airplane instantly explodes

[@RandyOtt]

Very nice video! We are going to have to get together some time . I am just over here in STOCKTON.

[@TROUROCKS]

they are going to trash you . ...... because of the music ... flying vids don't need music .. do the research .. this is a visual medium ........!!!!!!! dam it

[@sicelogumede6295]

This is the life

[@khalidbinswidan138]

If I want to buy 10 sets what is price

[@eedamandru4693]

OMG what a beauty look at this Gods creation tho! i wish I could fly like superman above those clouds

[@LarryPeteet]

Nice Music, didn't detract or get in my mind

[@user-lq3gs7ps8m]

"Sublimation"

[@jamesdouglas3631]

Imagine one of these with a pt6

[@sblack48]

It wouldn’t work. Too light.

[@StefRush]

please remove the music, no body wants to hear it.