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N495DV • KTPL

The legacy of N495DV

Documenting the build logs, flight adventures, and enduring spirit of our Velocity 173 SE-RG Elite, restored alongside pilot and mentor Paul Lasen.

Archival warm 35mm film photograph of co-builder Paul Lasen, smiling beside a classic Bonanza aircraft on a sunny Texas runway, rich metallic tones
Archival warm 35mm film photograph of co-builder Paul Lasen, smiling beside a classic Bonanza aircraft on a sunny Texas runway, rich metallic tones
Velocity Force One

A combat-tested mentorship

Formed in Temple, Texas, our partnership brought together two generations. Paul Lasen, a historic Air Force pioneer, funded and guided this experimental build through every technical hurdle.

When resources faltered, Paul kept the dream alive, contributing eighty-five percent of the project's funding and unmatched wisdom until his passing in 2025.

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Hangar Updates

Recent build logs

Track the ongoing flight adventures, restoration milestones, and technical breakthroughs of our experimental canard aircraft.

Build Log #42
Flight Log #18

Solving the power loss

First flight over Temple

How we diagnosed the fuel injection system and restored full power to N495DV inside the KTPL hangar.

A detailed breakdown of the Velocity's handling characteristics during our successful maiden voyage in Texas skies.

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Honoring a legendary pilot

Paul Lasen's legacy lives on in every flight of N495DV. Read the full tribute to his remarkable life, military service, and final great adventure.