Vision Builder's Web Page Vision Builder's Web Page Photo by Howard Levy. At the moment there are a number of Vision's being built around the country, most of the newer builders are electing to make their Vision's 44 inches wide, instead of the original default 40 inch wide cockpit width. That doesn't include engine, propeller and avionics. Total build time is between 3000 and 3500 hours. The airframe is full sandwich made up of a urethane foam core laminated with fiberglass.
Some carbon fiber is used on the control surfaces.
There are no plans to kit this airplane, although some prefabricated parts will be available from suppliers. Equipped with a 100 HP Subaru Stratus EA-81 auto conversion, the prototype cruises at approximately 155 mph, with a fuel burn of around 4.5 gals per hour. This morning Vision designer Steve Rahm and I both strapped on our Visions and darted into the deep blue skies of Florida's space coast. Take off is becoming a snap. Power is gently applied I allow the tail to come up at 40 and it wants to fly once the tail is up.