Poll: Van's Twin

[blaplante]

Should Vans build a twin - in the style of the Rutan Boomerang? See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutan_Boomerang Note that design is a tractor engine, conventional tail - but the asymmetry fixes a lot of twin bad behavior. Read up on it.

[Taltruda]

It’s just so ugly.. how could anybody want to build and fly something so hideous? lol

[jcarne]

No but I sure dang wish I could afford to build and operate a Velocity V-twin!

[rockwoodrv9]

Originally Posted by jcarne

No but I sure dang wish I could afford to build and operate a Velocity V-twin!

I dont think there is a prettier plane than the Velocity. I saw one at OSH a few years ago and my jaw dropped.

[bjdecker]

I'd go for something like the Wing Derringer (redux)

[jimdc8]

Originally Posted by bjdecker

I'd go for something like the Wing Derringer (redux)

You mean like this…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=GIMVkTk26fw

[jcarne]

Originally Posted by rockwoodrv9

I dont think there is a prettier plane than the Velocity. I saw one at OSH a few years ago and my jaw dropped.

Same! They also largely minimized the twin single engine problems that plague many others.

[rocketman1988]

I actually was going to build the Velocity XLRG before I started my -10. Had an entire kit lined up, worked with the previous owner, had money in hand. The day before we were to close the deal, I get an email saying that he sold the kit...

That was a dick move, for sure...but...it pushed me into the -10 and I am happy it did.

The V Twin is nice but given the choice, I would build the TXL...250+ knots at altitude would be really nice! You are, however, going to pay dearly for that performance.

No, I really love my -10. Flies great, carries what I need, and will go just about anywhere...