Pipistrel Training Solutions

Pipistrel offers a broad portfolio of training solutions, ranging from cloud-based, multiplatform computer based training theory courses, training sessions, simulator, electric-powered trainers, IFR equipped trainers, aircraft approved for intentional spin and upset-prevention-and-recovery training and more. Our solutions and aircraft are used for training pilots in environments which range from small aeroclubs, through to flight schools focusing on training commercial pilots, as well as in demanding circumstances of integrated air-force training systems.

Any combination of Pipistrel’s Training Solutions provide best value and a clear competitive advantage to you as the provider of pilot training. You will benefit from:

• Pipistrel Online Academy CBT, our cloud based theory courses
• Ability to carry out UPRT training for pilots and instructors using the same aircraft as for your other training needs
• Our immersive VR-based 360 deg X-Alpha Flight Simulator
• The advanced EASA Type-Certified Virus SW 121, the all-can-do trainer, covering everything from ab-initio training all the way to offering complexity, glass cockpit, autopilot, Night VFR, IFR navigation equipment and capability for UPRT training out of the box
• Revolutionary 100% electric-powered trainer, the EASA Type-Certified Velis Electro
• FAA-accepted S-LSA models for PPL, CPL and glider pilot training, accepted for night VFR flight and IFR training (VMC only).
• Our Microlight class offerings ranging from powered gliders to high speed cruisers

Since we are continuously adding more and more elements to our training solutions, as with the four-seat EASA-certified Panthera arriving in next years, our trusted flight schools already recognize the added value and complex advantages by partnering with us to offer complete and competitive training courses.

Our principles around pilot training are enhanced by the Pipistrel Academy platform. Pipistrel Academy is Pipistrel’s Complete Training System for flight schools. By choosing Pipistrel aircraft, your aim to be profitable and producing great pilots has never been closer to reality. Profitability and great training experience is based on four differentiators: Performance, Economics, User Experience and Training System.

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Performance

Pipistrel aircraft are known for their splendid performance due to great aerodynamics and low mass. These aircraft are fast and climb great.
This means that the aircraft reach the traffic pattern altitude or practice area sooner, giving more productive learning time for the student. They enable the use of airfields and airstrips further away from home base, with the same sortie duration.

Performance also means safety. The student can fly out of almost any mistake on landing or other phase of flight with the application of power. Due to great aerodynamics and low empty mass also the stall and spin characteristics are benign.
The training experience for the student pilot is much better, because the airplane has a very wide range of usable airspeed. It can fly slow or it can fly very fast. This teaches the student the correct pitch-power-trim procedures and energy management and prepares him well for other 21st-century-aircraft.

Due to their excellent performance, the Pipistrel airplanes thrive in mountainous terrain and hot-high operations.

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Economics

Pipistrel is an economic airplane to operate, due to the fact that it delivers great performance with low horsepower. This is a great contribution to the economics of flight schools.

Due to low mass, Pipistrel aircraft offer unprecedented payload. Not only that it enables the aircraft to be legal, it also has big operational advantages. For example, a Virus 121 with a 100 hp Rotax 912 burns 15 liters per hour and has a capacity of 100 liters of fuel. A very active flight school can count on one refueling cycle per day. This means less time lost and less energy expanded.

The low mass of the aircraft also means that handling in and out of hangars is much easier. If operating a fleet of Virus/Sinus/ALPHA Trainers, the hangar space can be used extremely effectively. Due to the high-wing-T-tail arrangements, the Pipistrels can be stored in a hangar like no other aircraft.

Due to their performance and equipment, the aircraft are also very versatile, sometimes one aircraft covering the learning curve scope of several trainer types.

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User experience

Pipistrel offers unprecedented user experience. It is based on always being on the cutting edge of technology. Pipistrel fleet in a flight school will attract individuals who drive electric cars, use the latest nature-friendly technology and live green lifestyles. The technological level of Pipistrel aircraft is a statement and attraction that will also transfer to your flight school.

Furthermore, most of the new advances that Pipistrel makes can be retrofitted to your aircraft, meaning that each individual aircraft will always remain young and modern – it will always remain desirable.

Pipistrel also puts great emphasis on the user experiences of students and instructors. From making flight instruments numbers displayed on the ALPHA Trainers larger for mature, farsighted students, to easy cockpit entry for less agile students, to a very cool cockpit by keeping out the sun heat with tinted transparencies – Pipistrel makes training on and instructing on these aircraft a pure pleasure.

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System

Pipistrel supports flight school by proving the most complete training system in the light aircraft industry.

It is composed of the following elements:

1) e-learning at pipistrel-online.com
These are advanced, interactive study lessons that you can study at any time or place, saving your precious time. They are written directly by Pipistrel test pilots, instructor pilots and engineers. Instructors can supervise the progress of their students.
Each flight school can opt for a contract which provides attractive pricing, therefore not only solving a problem but making money at the same time.

2) VR simulators
Pipistrel was the first company that introduced flight simulators with VR goggles. This technology provides an advanced and immersive training experience. Most prestigious flight schools using Pipistrel aircraft now also have a VR simulator. Basic flying lessons can be downloaded to it, meaning higher motivation for the students. It can be used for basic flying, traffic pattern work and it is great for crosswind practice and emergency procedures, enabling training in difficult conditions at zero risk.

3) Training programs and methods
For start-up schools we offer a turn-key service with Pipistrel Academy Lab staff. This includes registration of your flight school with all the relevant Training and Operational manuals tailored for training on Pipistrel aircraft.

We offer instructor retraining and transition courses. We offer quality control and assurance.
Pipistrel is there for you after your purchase to maintain your operation safe and profitable.