Pipistrel Velis Electro May Herald New Era of Flight Training
Electric aircraft boasts EASA certification and recent FAA exemption.
Electric aircraft boasts EASA certification and recent FAA exemption.
Cruise speed, ballistic parachute, and distinctively modern aesthetic define the four-seater.
World’s first type certificated and commercially available electric aircraft earns another key approval.
On the market for 30 years, the Sinus spawned a number of related aircraft designs from Pipistrel.
As a certified light sport trainer, the Pipistrel Alpha offers pilots more options for seeking advanced ratings.
Electric LSA is the only such aircraft certified for flight instruction in the U.S.
In the experimental category for now, the speedy traveler is a tempting alternative to legacy piston singles.
The electric aircraft is the first of its kind in the U.S. to be used to obtain a private pilot certification.
While known for its electric aircraft, Pipistrel also builds the sleek, speedy Panthera piston single.
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certificated electric aircraft, is set to shape the future of sustainable aviation as it teams up with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program for innovative training and operational missions.