Vulcanair Introduces Budget Four-Seater

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 08:32 PM ET

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** Vulcanair V1.0**

Key Takeaways:

Vulcanair has introduced the V1.0, a new four-place, high-wing light single aircraft that resembles a Cessna Skyhawk but integrates modern technology.
A primary selling point is its projected price of around $250,000, significantly undercutting a new Cessna 172, achieved by leveraging cost-effective Garmin G500 avionics.
The V1.0, already EASA certified, features a 180 hp Lycoming engine, a unique three-door design, and a max cruise speed of 139 ktas.
Vulcanair plans to seek FAA certification through a bilateral agreement to begin selling the aircraft in the U.S. as early as next year.

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Vulcanair of Italy has revealed plans for a four-place light single dubbed the V1.0 that the uninitiated will probably mistake for a wildly modified Cessna Skyhawk.

The high-wing design will feature a 180 horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine and Garmin glass avionics — both hallmarks of the Cessna single. But unlike the Skyhawk, Vulcanair plans to take advantage the latest technology — such as the less costly IFR-capable Garmin G500 avionics system — to bring the price down. Way down.