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The Veloce Story: A Timeline of Innovation

From humble kitplanes to cutting-edge twin-engine designs, Veloce Planes represents a legacy of aviation innovation focused on making high-performance aircraft accessible to pilots everywhere.

1990s: The Birth of a Design Legacy

Pulsar 150

Richard Trickle designs a lightweight, high-performance kitplane that gains popularity among homebuilders.

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Gen 2 Evolution

The design evolves into the Kiss TR-4, Sport Kiss, and Kiss Cruiser, with over 100 kits built and flown.

Early 2000s: Inspired by Cirrus, Built by Hand

Rich, frustrated by the cost of S-LSA Fully Built planes, famously says:

"I want a Cirrus, but I can't really afford one."

So he sets out to design a Cirrus-style aircraft that’s affordable and homebuild-friendly. That vision evolves into what we now call the Veloce 400.

Mid-2010s: The Brazilian Partnership

Rich partners with a Brazilian company to elevate his design to the next level. Though he tragically passes away just as the first upgraded aircraft is about to fly, his legacy continues.

Seven Veloce 400s were completed and flying in Brazil, proving the viability of Rich’s vision.

Late 2010s-2020: Momentum and Challenges

Two-Seat Trainer

The Brazilian team begins development on a new trainer aircraft.

COVID Disruption

Development halts when the pandemic hits in 2020.

Despite setbacks, the foundation was laid for future innovations.

2021-2023: The Veloce 600 Vision Takes Shape

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Seats

300

Knots

25,000

Feet

30

GPH

Jamie Fettig, founder of Veloce Planes and sharing Richard Trickle’s vision, contracts the Brazilian team to begin development of the Veloce 600 – a pressurized twin designed for exceptional performance.

2024: Veloce Planes Expands in the U.S.

Veloce 600 Prototype

Construction moves to North Carolina, USA.

ANG Patriot

Veloce becomes the official U.S. dealer for this true 5-seater that cruises at 200 KTAS on just 9 GPH.

European Success

8 ANG Patriots are already flying in Europe.

2025: Big Year Ahead

August 2025

The Veloce 600 twin-engine prototype is scheduled for its first flight.

New Introduction

The Veloce 800 twin-engine prototype is being introduced.

July 22, 2025

Veloce ANG MOSAIC release – a type-S-LSA Fully Built version of the ANG Patriot under the new FAA MOSAIC rule.

2026: July 24th

The FAA gave me the go-ahead to build S-LSA planes.

Why It All Matters

Dr. Jamie Fettig, co-founder of Veloce Planes and founder of Vevazz.com, brings over a decade of medical device innovation experience to aviation. Disenchanted with regulatory red tape and high aircraft prices, Jamie turned to the experimental market to create a new generation of fast, affordable, performance-driven aircraft.

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