Y'a know-----this dribbling out of tidbits of info is a surprisingly effective advertising campaign.
Look at how many threads/post it has generated already.
And, intentional or not, a lot of folks who were looking at S-21’s or other backcountry alternatives will now sit tight for a year waiting on Van’s new design.
Rans and a few others just took a gut punch.
The tandem cub clone market is pretty wrung out.
Side by side is a possibility but the S-21 is already in the market.
A Cessna 180 clone that goes faster / slower would certainly be a welcome product. 40kt - 140 kt range maybe. Mike Patey's wing looks pretty heavy and complex but a similar single slat would be interesting. Vans certainly has the design and manufacturing capability. Wheel, ski and float capable. I doubt that most people are looking to land on sandbars and boulders but it would be nice to get into back country and seldom used rudimentary strips comfortably. Probably 4 and / or 6 cyl Lyc.
I too want to see at least 140 KTAS cruise speed. There seems to be two camps; one that wants STOL with no regard for cruise speed, others just want a high wing version of the fast Vans lineup. I'm looking for the fast cruiser. I hope Vans can appease both - maybe with some options that appeal to each camp.
As someone else mentioned, the Sling High Wing is a good performer with only a 141 hp Rotax 915 iS. They are advertising a cruise of 145 KTAS. Seems pretty good, especially for a 4 seater. The ability to use standard car gas with ethanol (without any modifications) is a big plus.
I too want to see at least 140 KTAS cruise speed. There seems to be two camps; one that wants STOL with no regard for cruise speed, others just want a high wing version of the fast Vans lineup. I'm looking for the fast cruiser. I hope Vans can appease both - maybe with some options that appeal to each camp.
As someone else mentioned, the Sling High Wing is a good performer with only a 141 hp Rotax 915 iS. They are advertising a cruise of 145 KTAS. Seems pretty good, especially for a 4 seater. The ability to use standard car gas with ethanol (without any modifications) is a big plus.
As Oshkosh approaches, just curious if the team thinks we will see it at Osh this year?
Will it be a big reveal at the Vans beer garden,or just kind of show up?
Will there be ice cream too? (relates to another thread ;-)
Will there be ice cream too? (relates to another thread ;-)
There will be ice cream there but definitely not free.