I guess you guys do not know about two new Velocities being build right now with 400HP engines, glass panel (most likely Garmin G900 or the Aerosonic Pegasus System), BRS parachute, Side Yokes and AC?
I am kind of involved into those projects and I can tell this, this company is far away from being a dead or whatever company. Scott Baker took over the helm after it was sold and he is doing a terrific job. Scott Swing is still very much involved and is working also on those projects.
The specs we are thinking to achieve is over 275 TAS at level 250 perhaps faster....or perhaps not as we are aslo carrying the AC and Parachute, but it will be awesome !!!!
Anyway, keep an eye on the company, it is really doing great, and yes they ALL are wonderful people to work with, very optimistic very educated very devoted. I wish actually that the suppliers would be like them, than the turn around would be much faster.
Oh and I am not working for velocity, I am an European, CEO of a Internet Development Company, I am just helping with ideas.
Currently flying a Cirrus SR22 (900 hours), but I hope soon the Velocity.
ps I love this board, as it is NOT only Velocity but Canards Pilots sharing the same dream. I flew the Velocity a couple of times and yes in my opinion it flies better than the Cirrus.