How much does a Pipistrel Virus cost?
As of April 2020, the base price ranged between €65,000 (US$70,100) and €86,800 (US$93,600), depending on the country-specific regulatory requirements.
How much does a motor glider cost?
These aircraft can be purchased in the $50,000 range. The high-performance class of motor gliders are true sailplanes, and not designed for touring or powered cross country.
Is flying a glider difficult?
Is flying a glider difficult? No. You need to be able to use your hands and feet simultaneously to do different things and to interpret your surroundings and react accordingly. The basic skills that we use to drive a car or ride a motor bike demonstrate these skills.
What makes the Taurus LSA a great glider?
As a glider, Taurus LSA sports a glide ratio of 41:1 and features 5-stage flaperons to improve the performance at both low- and high speeds. One thing you notice immediately on the Taurus LSA is the luxurious, incredibly spacious and comfortable side-by-side cockpit, specially optimized for tall pilots.
What is the glide ratio of the Taurus?
The Taurus is a high performance two-seater glider, with a glide ratio of 41:1 and a fully retractable engine. The Taurus sets new standards in efficiency for light aircraft.
How fast does the Taurus LSA take off and climb?
In the world of two-seat self-launching gliders, such take-off and climb performance are not seen every day! In the Taurus LSA you will reach 3000 ft AGL is less than 6 minutes and this is where the Intelligent Engine Control System takes over.
What is the material used in the design of Taurus?
Taurus is made in highest technology composites (epoxy resin, glass fibre, carbon fibre, kevlar fibre and honeycomb structures). The airfoil used on wings is ORL 170, (F. Orlando). Pipistrel reserves the right to revise the above data whenever occasioned by product improvement, government/authority regulations or other good cause.