“We wanted to be one step ahead of everyone else.”
– Alpha Trainer owner
Alpha Trainer
The Alpha Trainer combines performance, efficiency and low operating costs making it the perfect flight training aircraft.
- Burns 60% less fuel than traditional aircraft and 25% less fuel than other LSA trainers.
- Comes equipped standard with Garmin G3x touch and integrated autopilot.
- Provides sport, private, instrument and commercial ratings.
Explorer
The Explorer’s clean lines and efficient design provide superior performance with minimum power required.
- IFR-ready avionics package.
- Certified CS-LSA aircraft approved for day and night VFR operations and intentional spins.
- Ideal for operation in remote locations, in a variety of temperatures and altitudes.
Alpha Trainer Flight Deck
IFR-VMC capable avionics, ten-inch Garmin G3X touch display with dual-axis GMC 507 autopilot.
Explorer Flight Deck
IFR-VMC capable avionics, dual seven-inch Garmin G3X touch displays and GMC 507 autopilot.
Velis Electro Flight Deck
Optimized instrument panel with attitude indicator and Pipistrel Propulsion System Information display.
FAQs
We have the answers to all your flight training questions.
What kind of service and support can I count on from Pipistrel?
Pipistrel is here to support you throughout the lifetime of your aircraft. We have a global network of distributors that service Pipistrel aircraft and stock parts to support you after purchase. Contact your local Pipistrel representative to see where your closest service provider is located.
How can I order parts?
Owners can order parts from our global network of distributors or directly from factory-operated warehouses across North America and Europe.
Contact the Pipistrel Spare Parts team for assistance with ordering.
What are other flight schools saying about Pipistrel trainers?
Flight schools enjoy the low operating costs associated with our aerodynamic and efficient aircraft.
Instructors and students appreciate the Alpha Trainer and Explorer for their precise flight characteristics and airbrakes, modern glass flight deck and the ability to learn in a technically advanced airplane. They say the Garmin avionics and autopilot systems provide excellent automation training to prepare pilots looking to move into an airline cockpit.
The Velis Electro provides students with the unique ability to train in an electric aircraft while offering a quiet environment with intuitive power controls and avionics.
What safety features are built into the aircraft?
Both the Alpha Trainer and Explorer come standard with a ballistic parachute for increased peace of mind in flight. The parachute is activated via a cockpit-mounted handle.
Large windows on the doors of all three aircraft provide exceptional visibility and enhanced situational awareness.
What avionics are standard in each aircraft?
The Alpha Trainer comes standard with a 10″ Garmin G3X display, a G5 standby instrument, full Garmin autopilot, GPS and NAV/COM instrument stack.
The Explorer comes standard with two 7” Garmin G3X displays, a full Garmin autopilot, GPS and NAV/COM instrument stack.
The Velis Electro comes standard with mechanical primary flight instruments and an attitude indicator. A Pipistrel EPSI 570 provides engine and systems indication.
How are these aircraft unique to the training market?
With low acquisition costs and a wide range of training options, including sport, private, instrument and commercial ratings, the Alpha Trainer excels for both entry-level flight and experienced aviators. Certified by the FAA to operate as a light sport aircraft (LSA), the Alpha Trainer offers peace of mind with a ballistic parachute rescue system and integrated autopilot.
Approved for day and night VFR operations, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) and glider towing, the Explorer is an ideal aircraft for PPL and CPL flight training in Europe. As an EASA-certified CS-LSA, the Explorer is a high-performing aircraft and utilizes modern technology in the Garmin G3X avionics and digital autopilot, while still operating efficiently with low fuel consumption.
The Velis Electro is a flight training solution that offers students a simple cockpit and excellent flight characteristics, with no fuel burn. It is quiet and has zero emissions, allowing it to adhere to a variety of regulations and restrictions.
How can students use the Alpha Trainer, Explorer and Velis Electro to train for inclement weather?
Approved for day and night VFR operations, the Alpha Trainer and Explorer can be used to train instrument pilots in simulated IMC.
Approved for cold weather and day VFR operation, the Velis Electro has been tested flying in the rain.
Are Pipistrel aircraft suited for high-density, mountain or high-altitude operations?
Yes. With a service ceiling of 18,000 ft and excellent glide ratio of 15:1, Pipistrel trainers perform well in high-density altitude environments. The Explorer is frequently used in mountainous regions thanks to its climb performance and airbrake-assisted descent profiles.
Are these aircraft equipped for ADS-B?
The Explorer, Alpha Trainer and Velis Electro are equipped with ADS-B solutions compliant with both FAA and EASA mandates.
