The single-engine four-seat Part 23-certified high-wing is back. While the design had been just about forgotten in the modern world of aviation — Cessna introduced its latest version about 50 years ago with the 177 Cardinal — Italian airplane-maker Vulcanair is the second to have recently certified a similarly configured airplane after another Italian manufacturer, Tecnam, got the FAA signatures in 2015 for its P2010.
Vulcanair Certifies Four-seat High-wing Single
Key Takeaways:
- The Vulcanair V1.0 is a new Part 23-certified, single-engine, four-seat high-wing aircraft, reviving a design largely absent from modern aviation for decades.
- It features a traditional steel-frame and aluminum structure, a 180 hp Lycoming engine, 130-knot cruise speed, and modern Garmin avionics, notably including a third door for easier rear access.
- The V1.0's most revolutionary aspect is its introductory price of $259,000, significantly undercutting competing certified light high-wing airplanes.
- Manufactured by the established Vulcanair, the first delivery is scheduled for early April at the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In.
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