Vulcanair’s V1.0-Skyhawk Killer?

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Key Takeaways:

  • Vulcanair is promoting its new V1.0, a four-place single aircraft, specifically targeting the flight training market.
  • The V1.0 is positioned as a significantly more affordable alternative to the Cessna Skyhawk, being over $100,000 cheaper to attract flight schools.
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The Italian company Vulcanair is touring with the V1.0, a four-place single they hope to market to the training segment. It’s more than $100,000 cheaper that a Cessna Skyhawk and that might make it attractive to schools. In this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli takes an in-depth look at the V1.0. CORRECTION: The Skyhawk wingspan is 36 ft. 1 in., not 26 ft. 1 in. The wing loading values are transposed.

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