Pipistrel Is Displaying Their Extensive Aircraft Line... Including Production Electric Training Aircraft

International aircraft designers and manufacturer Pipistrel, is set to (once again!) “electri-fly” the annual EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Tradeshow in Oshkosh, WI, July 22rd through to the 28th.

Pipistrel is displaying an extensive selection of aircraft, with a special emphasis on revolutionary, new, electrically-powered, training aircraft.

Pipistrel will be displaying:

Conventional Aircraft

• Pipistrel Virus SW, a Two-Place, Rotax-powered High-Wing LSA

• Pipistrel Sinus FLEX, Multi-Purpose, Two-Place, High Wing, Rotax-Powered LSA

• Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer, Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) for the flight training markets

Electric Aircraft

• Pipistrel ALPHA Electro, a Two-Place, High Wing, fully electric aircraft. The first LSA accepted electric aircraft in the world*

• The Pipistrel 801 eVTOL electric aircraft 50% scale model, a leading contender in the UBER program

Special Note: Riley Speidel’s Pipistrel Sinus that was used by the youngest solo pilot (only 14 years old) to cross the USA coast-to-coast. (On display at the soaring Society of America site)

2019 Pipistrel Info-Zine

Not content to leave interested flyers with inadequate details, Pipistrel has produced, for the first time, a new four-color magazine style format brochure. Greatly detailed, the 32-page publication will be available in print format at the Pipistrel display area at AirVenture, as well as selected Oshkosh locations. It’s also available for download online in digital formats. FMI: www.pipistrel-magazine.com

Pipistrel AirVenture 2019 Key Events (all times are local)

Monday July 22 - 9am: At Pipistrel display sites 86 and 87 Celebration Way -- Signing of a 50 aircraft order for the Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer, Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) with US Aeroclub.

Tuesday July 23 - 8am: At BendixKing booth #289-292 -- Press conference with BendixKing regarding a new aircraft model the “ALPHA King” a joint development between Pipistrel and BendixKing utilizing their new AeroVue Touch Integrated Flight Deck instrument range developed for the LSA training market.

Wednesday July 24 – 10.30am: At EAA press headquarters -- Pipistrel will host a press conference in the EAA press headquarters outlining several very important achievements and milestones for the last 12 months as well as very important announcements on new product developments.

Wednesday July 24 – 5pm: At Pipistrel display sites 86 and 87 Celebration Way -- Pipistrel will host a Pod-A-Palooza pizza party at the Pipistrel Booth, sites 86 and 87 starting 5pm through to the opening of the night airshow. Pod-a-Palooza is a celebration for media creators and generators, open to all accredited media, podcasters, podcast listeners, aviators, Pipistrel supporters and any aviation enthusiasts who care to drop by. All are welcome.

Wednesday July 24 – 6.30pm: At Pipistrel display sites 86 and 87 Celebration Way, Pipistrel will be giving a special award to 14-year-old Riley Speidel who recently flew solo from California to Maine. Riley is the youngest person to fly solo across continental USA.

Thursday July 25 – After 3pm: At Pipistrel display sites 86 and 87 Celebration Way, FAA administrator, Dan Elwell visits the Pipistrel display to look at the 50% scale model and discuss the new Pipistrel 801, eVTOL aircraft the as part of the FAA innovation tour.

Electric Aircraft Flight Demonstrations

Pipistrel will be conducting several flight demonstrations of its electric aircraft during the Fly-In/Airshow and plans on conducting several aerial displays during the Manufacturer's showcase throughout the week.

Pipistrel invites accredited EAA Press inquiries, for more info... and limited opportunities exist for press rides, during the event.

Did You Know--Cool Facts About Pipistrel Aircraft!

• Pipistrel USA is a small but dedicated team of industry professionals with experience and a passion for LSA (light sport aircraft) and glider flying.

• Pipistrel is considered the leading light aircraft manufacturer in Europe for almost 30 years, winner of the world air games, and winner of the NASA CAFE challenge 3 times in a row (including winner of $1.375 Million NASA Prize, the largest prize ever awarded in aviation for efficiency in flight). 

• Pipistrel is proud to announce the release of our new aircraft, the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER. The name “Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer” describes the exact purpose of this exciting new aircraft designed for Light Sport Aircraft Flying Schools in markets and countries which have the FAA-LSA (or adaptation of ASTM rules) categories.

• The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER is capable of doing circuits all day long in all conditions including excessive heat well above 100°F.

• Performance of the ALPHA Electro 2-seat electric trainer is tailored to the needs of flight schools. Short take-off distance, powerful 1000+ fpm climb, and endurance of one hour plus reserve.

• The new Pipistrel ALPHA Electro, with its frugal operating costs, can be operated in most areas for as little as $3/hour for the electricity to operate the aircraft.

• Powered by the modern, yet proven and reliable Lycoming IO-540 engine, Panthera is the statement of efficiency – cruising at 200 kts with a fuel consumption of only 10 US gallons per hour instead of the »usual« 17 gallons of the competition.

• Coming soon is the Panthera Electro. With its pure-electric 145 kW powertrain it’s a treat for the high-tech enthusiasts and those to whom the environment matters. The goal is to demonstrate the ability of covering 400 km (215 NM), quietly, efficiently, with absolutely zero emissions and for a fraction of cost of a gas-powered, polluting aircraft.

• The Virus is a very capable touring aircraft. With long range tanks it has 7 hours endurance at 120 knots and with a higher wing loading it cuts through heavy turbulence with ease.

• The Sinus Flex model is identical to the standard Sinus, with the added bonus of interchangeable wing-tips. The outer 5-foot portions of each wing can be easily removed so the aircraft can fit into a standard hanger or you can replace the long wingtips with the short wingtips of a Virus model !  Now that’s smart, 2 aircraft in one.

Pipistrel Aircraft Keeps Making News In The Aviation World!

• Pipistrel Displaying Extensive Aircraft Line At AirVenture
• Airborne 07.15.19: Sporty's Foundation, World Circumnavigation, Pipistrel
• Airborne 07.03.19: Gulfstream G600 Cert, USAF Drafts Pipistrel, SPA Panther
• Airborne 07.01.19: Riley's LONG CrossCountry, Pilot Sues Boeing, Vet Freed
• California Middle-School Student Flies To Maine ... Solo
• Pipistrel Alpha To Play Key Role In USAF Training Program
• Pipistrel Alpha Electro On Display At The Paris Air Show
• Young Woman Flies Ultralight Across The Atlantic
• Compton/Woodley Airport Acquires Pipistrel Alpha Electro Aircraft
• Pipistrel Produces 1,000th Aircraft In Sinus/Virus Family
• Norway’s First Electric-Powered Flight Takes To The Skies
• Airborne 05.16.18: OSHStar! Pipistrel, iFlightPlanner, ASTM Ice Detection
• At Second Uber Elevate Summit, Pipistrel Reveals New eVTOL Concept
• Airborne 03.19.18: Dynon STC, 'Cora' Flying Taxi, Stolen C-130 Search
• Indian Women To Attempt Circumnavigation In A Pipistrel Aircraft
• Airborne 03.12.18: Able Flight 2018, Alpha Trainer, FAA--Open For Business?
• New Caledonian Alpha Trainer Accumulates More Than 4000 Hours Of Flight
• California Company Turning Manned Aircraft Into Drones
• Pipistrel Establishes A Chinese Business Entity
• Pipistrel Develops First Charging Station For Electric Airplanes

About Pipistrel-USA

Pipistrel-USA is a true world leader in innovative aircraft design and manufacturing. With over a dozen airframes in production, the Pipistrel program has won three NASA Centennial Challenges, is the leading importer of Light Spot Aircraft into the USA, and currently offers not one, but two, electrically powered production aircraft to the flying public.

FMI: www.pipistrel-usa.com, www.pipistrel-magazine.com, Pipistrel-USA's AirVenture 2019 display is located at sites 86 and 87 -- just inside the main entrance on Celebration Way (Opposite Cessna) as shown in the map below.