2024 Pipistrel Velis Electro Electric Aircraft (N-Open)

Description

Arriving from the future, the Velis Electro is the greenest way of learning to fly. Pipistrel engineers are pioneers in alternative propulsion & the company’s electric journey started in 2007 with the world’s first two-seat electric aircraft the Taurus Electro.

Today the Velis Electro is the first ever type-certified, electric-powered aircraft, fully approved for pilot training in Day VFR operations in more than 30 countries. Pilots will enjoy ease of operation with an intuitive powertrain & impressive ergonomics.

The Velis Electro is part of the Velis family of aircraft with demonstrated levels of safety built on more than 15 years of Pipistrel expertise in electric flight.

The Velis Electro produces zero emissions during operation & with noise levels of only 60 dBa, is ultra-quiet both on the inside & outside. Both a revolution in sustainable flight & a game changer for ease of operation, the future is here & the Velis Electro has set the standard.

The Velis Electro was designed to be simple to operate & maintain with no compromising. Power comes from Pipistrel’s own type-certified electric engine, the E-811, producing 57.6 kW from a 345 VDC electric system & in-house developed dual battery system. This revolutionary powertrain is entirely liquid cooled, can be charged through the on-board charging port with an external charger & has demonstrated high levels of safety.