Pipistrel Promotes Right Rudder Aviation as Its New U.S. Distributor

Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 06:28 PM ET

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Pipistrel now has five of its Pantheras flying in the U.S. under experimental/exhibition certification while it completes Part 23 approval. [Photo: Jim Barrett]

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Pipistrel has appointed Right Rudder Aviation as its sole U.S. distributor to oversee a dealer network and provide a more comprehensive customer experience.
Right Rudder Aviation anticipates the arrival of new Velis aircraft this spring and expects the Panthera high-performance single-engine to receive Part 23 certification by the end of 2023.
Optimism exists for several Pipistrel models, including the Velis Electro popular with flight schools, to transition from ASTM to Part 23 approval under forthcoming FAA MOSAIC guidelines.

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Pipistrel announced on Wednesday that it has promoted dealer Right Rudder Aviation to be its sole general U.S. distributor. The Inverness, Florida-based aerospace company will oversee a network of dealers throughout the country that will be unveiled in coming weeks.

Pipistrel has introduced several of its aircraft into the U.S. over the past five years, including the Panthera high-performance retract single and the Velis Electro, the world’s first all-electric airplane to gain EASA certification.