Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
The Pipistrel Alpha Trainer is a simple, efficient two-seat light aircraft designed specifically for flight schools. Its high wing, composite structure, and Rotax engine keep operating costs low while providing a modern cockpit. It is one of Pipistrel’s most focused training designs.
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Did you know?
More than 500 Alpha Trainers now fly with flight schools worldwide, prized for costing roughly half as much per hour as heavier trainers.
Specifications
| Length | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 m (34 ft) |
| Height | 2 m (6 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 120 kt (222 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 37 kt (69 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,220 ft/min (6.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Landing distance | 460 m (1,509 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 50 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
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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