A more sustainable future has arrived with the electric powered aircraft PipistrelVelis Electro. The pilots of the future will be trained by novelties of innovation and expertise with this game changing ultra-modern airplane.
This greener aircraft will reduce the environmental impact of aviation training by providing quieter flights and zero CO2 emissions.
The Velis Electro, a 100% electric aircraft battery-powered is the first of its kind in Portugal. It became one of the first type certified electric aircraft, completely approved for pilot training in Day VFR operations. This alternative propulsion airplane runs by two water-cooled lithium batteries and with a flight range of 50 minutes, plus VFR reserve.
HORSEPOWER 57.6 kW MTOP MAX CRUISE 98 kcas
MAX ALTITUDE 12,000 ft. NOISE 60dBa
This plane is easily and quickly rechargeable, as a normal charging cycle from 35% – 95% only takes up to 1 hour and 20 minutes. It is also endured to fly in diverse weather conditions from hot to cold, being resistant to rain since it’s not a hazard to the electrical powerplant.
Some benefits of this aircraft for training:
- Low cost of operation with no fuel costs and low maintenance costs. The Velis Electro is both environmentally friendly and cost effective.
- Easily and quickly rechargeable
- High level of safety
- Zero warm-up time before take-off
- Intuitive display graphics
- Simple to operate
- Higher aerodynamic efficiency
Come fly with the top-notch futuristic aircraft, the first in Portugal! Read more about this acquisition here https://ifa-training.com/the-only-certified-100-electric-aircfraft-in-the-world-arrive-to-portugal-after-acquisition-by-ifa/ !