Stop by the Pitt Meadows airport near Vancouver soon and you might catch a glimpse of what Pipistrel Aircraft hopes is the future of flight. The Slovenia aircraft builder’s Canadian distributor, Pipistrel Aircraft Canada Inc., recently delivered the first completely electric two-seat Alpha Electro to a customer near Vancouver.
Pipistrel’s First Electric Airplane Arrives in Canada
Key Takeaways:
- Pipistrel Aircraft has delivered its first all-electric two-seat Alpha Electro to a customer in Canada, where it is nearing approval in the advanced ultra-light category.
- The Alpha Electro, powered by a 60 KW electric motor, offers an hour of quiet, zero-emission flight for training purposes and recharges in just 45 minutes.
- Commercial operation of the Alpha Electro in the U.S. is currently hindered by the FAA's Light Sport Aircraft definition, which specifies "reciprocating" engines, prompting Pipistrel to lobby for a change to include electric aircraft.
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