Why the Pipistrel Panthera is Excellent

[@philodonoghue3062]

Excellence all round. What I want for Xmas.

[@nickgood8166]

A Jet A1 burning diesel would be good.

[@TalkeetnaRecords]

The nose gear is from the F.8L Falco, which we sold from our Sequoia Aircraft Corp to homebuilders and also to Pipistrel.

[@fifi23o5]

As I undrestand, complete landing gear is based on Falco's gear, modified a bit and made of titanium. The prototype had Sequoia Falco landing gear. Btw, Falco is still my favourite aeroplane. EVER!

[@ericsordillon2716]

I want one for christmas.......! 😍❤️💕

[@thisismagacountry1318]

It's a badass, but isn't the high panel a problem with forward vision especially when landing? I've heard it's very high.

[@nvidiashield82]

It’s made for pilots not for rookies

[@OkinawanLovers]

Really looks great

[@danielallan3333]

I understand that gear and flap extension speeds are 108 knots, which is quite low for a high-performance airplane, and gear cycling time is also slow.

[@hardware7679]

Will it ds?

[@awol2019]

Looks good. Has potential.

[@MikeG-gl6rq]

Why can’t this thing get an FAA certification ? They have been promising it for many years yet still experimental. What’s going on ?

[@rafaeltorres2886]

I need a printed tee shirt of the Panthera.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

Who is the intended customer for this? Just curious.

[@CrossWindsPat]

Potential Cirrus customers that want something different but also not as proven.

[@FlyWithPedro]

Just waiting for the lotto to send some $$ my way haha

[@owencarey2954]

I’m kind of old-fashioned, but old planes will have a place for a long time due to the cost of a new aircraft, and if this is what modern aircraft will be like, I doubt I’ll have any complaints.

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

You don't like the design of this plane?

[@owencarey2954]

@@Rocco-tb9ih Not aesthetically. Practically, yes, it is very well designed. But I do not like how it looks. I prefer aircraft that look utilitarian, almost tough, like the DHC2 (my profile picture.) I know these aircraft are often not aerodynamically clean, and inefficient, but that’s what I like aesthetically.

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

@@owencarey2954 Ah interesting. I'm very young so naturally I'm biased towards the modern looks that this plane has, but I do see what you mean. I'm training in a Piper at the minute and I suppose it does look more robust in a way

[@owencarey2954]

@@Rocco-tb9ih I’m actually quite young too. It’s just that I learned about aviation through aircraft from the Second World War primarily. It gave me appreciation for old fashioned design language. In any case, congrats on having begun your training.

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

@@owencarey2954 I see! That's really cool man, and thanks!

[@aliahmadi9589]

Althogh the 200 knots/hrs Cruse speed is significant, DA-40 is still my choice.

[@MonicaHolly143]

No one will judge u choosing a far worse plane

[@redactedrider7606]

@@MonicaHolly143 this thing was made to look good. Which I will admit, this thing looks sleek af. But for 640k+ you have a lot better options than a little 4 seater single. Both performance wise, and looks wise.

[@roguegaming5329]

@@redactedrider7606 I don’t think you really do. Eventually it’s gonna hit the used market and when it does there’s not a lot of other planes that can compete for the fuel efficiency and cruise performance beside the DA 50RG but that’s also like 1.2 million brand new maybe it might not haul as much as some other planes but not many compete in fuel efficiency for power

[@zackriden79]

@@roguegaming5329 you are dumb , you can buy 2 RV10's and a New Vett for the same price and RV10's usefload smokes this thing

[@dominikm1457]

@@zackriden79 and then you have 3 experimental planes. Congrats.

[@TalkeetnaRecords]

I was only talking about the nose gear, which is unchanged.

[@votekyle3000]

Why are we still developing planes that use Avgas

[@Dragonrc.]

Their sales is lacking, I contacted both the old and new US dealers and neither replied back to my inquiries.

[@redactedrider7606]

Let me guess I could buy my own private jet and a military trainer for the price of 1 of these. Looks really good though. Edit: I was right.

[@AidenBrown429]

You could buy a retired fighter jet for the price of one of these, ignore the maintenance costs😳

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@AidenBrown429 Hope to afford a F-4 Phantom someday.

[@TecnamTwin]

You can't afford to actually fly and maintain those though.

[@deemccann413]

❤

[@tropicthndr]

The problem with this plane is the weak tail strength, that’s why the “never exceed speed” is very very close to the high power cruise speed of 195 kts. Push the nose fwd to descend for landing and your In trouble. The other problem is the engine cooling, it always overheats in climb out in warm climates.

[@gliderfs621]

War Thunder Yak 3 player : I know this problem

[@CrossWindsPat]

Im not surprised. Those intakes are just too small. It is an absolutely beautiful air frame and incredibly efficient. I have a feeling they are betting on the electric versions down the road.

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

@tropicthndr Surprising how much armchair pilots know about a product that is not yet certified and is of yet only experimental. Wow, you are a SUPER-GENIUS!

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

who tf is pushing the nose forward for descent and how did they get their license?

[@Meowface.]

Push the nose forward to descend for landing ? You routinely dive bomb the runway ? 😂

[@Direct_and_Honoust]

Copy Cat, all the information is stolen from AV Web review about Pipistrel Panthera without reference

[@Dwaynesaviation]

Is there a Full review of the Panthera on AvWeb? something similar to what I made? Share of a link if there is

[@Direct_and_Honoust]

@@Dwaynesaviation kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ7Pl5pjbJmgabc

[@Direct_and_Honoust]

@@Dwaynesaviation you are aware of it

[@Direct_and_Honoust]

@@Dwaynesaviation you removing my posts with proof, why?

[@Dwaynesaviation]

Which of your post did I remove? I deleted no comment or anything...

[@zackriden79]

SO one thing , in this video this thing taxies up next to a cessna 150 and doesnt look much bigger LOL this thing is way small

[@nxfedlt1]

That's why I never sent my deposit. You sit on it, not in it. It feels like an expiramental RV in size.

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

the selling point isn't that it's big, it's that it's fast, efficient and stylish also, I'm not a *wide guy* so those seats look super comfortable regardless

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wrkbg rv are big

[@ubermenschen3636]

The electric version of Pipistrel will revolutionize GA. The newest Li-ion battery has the same energy density as hydrocarbon fuel. Incorporating the latest battery tech into the Pipistrel means GA will be more reliable, safe, and economical. Stay with this airplane company.

[@jamesaustin7159]

"...newest Li-ion battery has the same energy density as hydrocarbon fuel..." - WHAT?! If you can provide evidence for that, I'd be delighted!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wring 1 20 way kess engery 10 t8me half e ergy

[@hughlawson1051]

Funny how they chose frat-boy twang for this ai voice. It doesn't fit.

[@llll4350]

Not for this price

[@freedomforever6718]

Looks aren't everything.

[@CrossWindsPat]

Wrong .We all know a plane flies exactly how it looks!

[@freedomforever6718]

@@CrossWindsPat , I've read your other comments and you contradict yourself. Lol.

[@CrossWindsPat]

@@freedomforever6718 What?!?!? Never!!! Actually almost certainly true.

[@mattivirta]

have excellent only if have 6 seat one engine cheap plane less than 100k $ ewery people can buy and fly. but if not have, not excellent not smart not good.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wringw

[@nathengriffin5497]

???????

[@DeepWebDiary]

Stick yokes suck.