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Flight test: the pioneering Pipistrel Velis Electro - Pilot
Nov 5, 2021 · Pipistrel E-811 axial-flux electric motor, producing 88hp (65kW) at 2,500rpm, powered by two Pipistrel PB345V124E-L Lithium-Ion batteries and driving a Pipistrel composite three blade fixed pitch propeller. Price. W/ mobile charger, ex-VAT €185,000. Image (s) provided by: Keith Wilson.
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About Pilot. From its first appearance in October 1967, Pilot rapidly grew to become the UK’s leading GA magazine and the authoritative voice for sport aviation. The now familiar look and style were established under the editorship of James Gilbert, who nurtured the top writing talent of the day and came up with the fine balance of content that …
Pipistrel Velis Electro granted FAA LSA exemption - Pilot
Nov 7, 2024 · ABOVE: The Velis Electro is the world’s first (and currently only) EASA-certified electric aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a light sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness exemption for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, allowing US flight schools to offer training on the first commercially-available, type certified electric aircraft.
Flight test: Pipistrel Virus SW121 - Pilot
Nov 7, 2024 · The PFD (primary flight display) is on the port side and features a seven-inch screen arranged in portrait, with an identical display to starboard which functions as the MFD (multi-function display). The PFD is very impressive, and even incorporates an automatic accelerometer and colour-coded angle of attack (A o A) display.
Cost of e-flying drops by 23% in two years - Pilot
Oct 18, 2024 · Second-generation batteries have reduced the cost of operating a Velis Electro to £50/h. Exclusive data obtained by Pilot reveal that the cost of operating a Velis Electro has undergone a dramatic drop of 23% over the last two years. The decline in operational costs is mainly due to “a new battery pack type, which is the second-generation propulsion battery for the Velis Electro” said ...
Flight Test: G5 Cirrus SR22T - Pilot
Oct 11, 2024 · Made from a carbon fibre/Kevlar combination, the blades are amazingly tough, as well as being more than five kilos lighter than those of comparable metal props. The G5 is taller than the original SR22. The mainwheel track has been reduced by 49cm by decreasing the included angle between the undercarriage legs.
Tech log: Light aircraft engines up to 150hp - Pilot
Nov 7, 2024 · The astonishingly long-lived Continental O-200 (‘O’ for opposed cylinders and ‘200’ for 200 cubic inches) is a prime example of what was best in traditional aero engine design, delivering 100hp at 2,750rpm and displacing 3.29 litres. It’s also a very light engine, weighing in at 90.3kg (199lb) dry, including accessories (carburettor ...
The post-Covid pilot job market looks bright! - Pilot
May 26, 2024 · The first goal is to keep a reasonable level of flying currency at all times, even when the pilot job market is completely frozen: if you are very short of cash, try to budget a short SEP flight every other week, which should cost you about £2,000 a year. In addition, refresh your knowledge with regular study and, as Flight Time ...
Celera 500L completes phase one testing - Pilot
Nov 7, 2024 · Otto Aviation has concluded the first phase of testing of its Celera 500L aircraft, after fifty-five total test flights and fifty-one hours of flight time. According to its manufacturer, the Celera 500L is the most fuel-efficient, commercially viable business aircraft in the world. During the tests the team visualised the laminar flow state ...