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 acquired a Pipistrel Velis Electro, making it the first U.S. college to own and fly an electric airplane for student education and research.
- The university will collect vital flight data from the Velis Electro to help Pipistrel improve its design and assist the FAA in developing future certification and training guidelines for electric aircraft.
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