C-GPNX - 1997 Velocity Velocity Elite RG Aircraft Registration

C-GPNX is a 1997 Velocity VELOCITY ELITE RG, a single-engine aircraft registered to Michael Hillyer in Lacombe, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C06DAE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Velocity SE, a high-performance four-seat canard pusher aircraft, revolutionized the homebuilt aviation market by adapting Burt Rutan's Long-EZ design for family transport. First flown in summer 1985, it featured an all-composite construction with a rear-mounted Lycoming engine and distinctive forward canard configuration. With a 29-foot wingspan and capable of 215 mph cruise speeds, the SE could carry up to 1,000 pounds of payload while maintaining excellent handling characteristics. Velocity Aircraft began kit production in 1986, continuing operations from Sebastian, Florida. AviatorDB tracks 5 Velocity aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VELO.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GPNX. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.