Florida Tech has purchased a Velis Electro from Slovenian company Pipistrel. The purchase makes the school the first U.S. college to own and fly an electric airplane.
Florida Tech Makes History With Pipistrel Velis Electro Purchase
![The Velis Electro, a light sport aircraft from Slovenian company Pipistrel, was introduced in 2020. [Courtesy: Pipistrel]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Output-7389.jpg)
Key Takeaways:
- Florida Tech has become the first U.S. college to own and fly an electric airplane, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, which is currently operating under an experimental category in the U.S.
- The acquisition enables students to train with cutting-edge electric aviation technology and supports research to advance the field.
- Florida Tech will conduct extensive flight testing to gather data on the aircraft's performance, power settings, and battery life for the FAA, contributing to the development of future certification and training guidelines for electric aircraft.
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