Pipistrel Alpha Trainer Oshkosh AirVenture 2023

Tine Tomazic, Pipistrel's Director of Engineering gives an informative talk on the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer. Pipistrel's affordable entry in the light sport, primary to advanced flight training market. For more information on this aircraft, visit the Pipistrel USA web site at the following link: www.pipistrel-...

[@FINSuojeluskunta]

Do these perform well at that hour demand? All the Tecnams I've seen are just not rugged compared to 172s, cherokees, etc. and require a lot more maintenance on the a

[@Tharkunify]

Can it still be purchased with airbrakes? I know they added new flaperons but having airbrakes would be nice.

[@raymond3803]

The alpha trainer use to be offered with electronic air brakes. Different than the Virus SW hand control air brakes.
At one time, I was seriously considering this plane. The tiny fuel tank dissuaded me. If Pipistrel offered the plane with two 10-gallon wing tanks. Allowing more storage behind the seat.
A 104 HP low compression Rotax 912 Zipper Kit, plus areo dynamic wheel pants ................ And you'd really have something.