Alpi Pioneer 300
The Alpi Pioneer 300 is a sleek Italian two-seat kit and light-sport aircraft derived from the earlier Asso V Champion design, built to comply with both European microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft standards. Its low-wing, composite airframe and bubble canopy give it a notably fast cruise speed for its class, and buyers can choose fixed or retractable tricycle landing gear. That retractable option, unusual among light-sport designs, sets the 300 apart from its simpler Pioneer 200/230 siblings. It remains capable of operating from short grass strips despite its speed-oriented design.
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A two-seat Italian light-sport aircraft derived from the Asso V Champion, whose optional retractable gear is unusual among light-sport designs.
Specifications
| Length | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| Height | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,640 ft/min (8.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Landing distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 l |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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