Dear Santa. Let's work out a good deal. You see that bad boy in that video? Well history will look upon you favourably if you bring me one of those on the 25th December 2019. Don't be a tough guy, don't be a fool. I'll catch up with you soon.
@EasternMerchant9 жыл бұрын
This is a true airplane! The Best kind! Engine for climbing & cruise, and gliding! I love it's organic and graceful design!
@jderpz235 жыл бұрын
I know, they are beautiful aircraft and gliders are mostly green too as they don’t use fuel like other aircraft
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
It's a "very technical" device called a 'yaw string' and is used to indicate a slipping or skidding condition while in flight.
@RBAERO3 жыл бұрын
Is on my to buy list. Question about the retractable engine. How they maintain the propeller on the right position?
@TyCetto10 жыл бұрын
That is such a sweet plane!
@supercat3807 жыл бұрын
Pipistrel is a company with great potential and innovation! Their aircraft lead other aircraft by a mile in many factors, including performance.
@TheAbelinkin11 жыл бұрын
So nice! Creativety breathes life into all who partisipate in its beauty! Thats a beautiful glider.
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Approximately €90,000 for the gas version, €106,000 for the electric. Optional equipment is extra, shipping and taxes extra.
@MusikCassette3 жыл бұрын
What makes the electric version more expansive?
@VoidCosmonaut3 жыл бұрын
@@MusikCassette Tonnes of toxic waste required to make and then utilise the battery
@MusikCassette3 жыл бұрын
@@VoidCosmonaut how much energy do you need to get the plane into the air?
@MusikCassette3 жыл бұрын
@@VoidCosmonaut So here is my thinking: the hull should cost kine of the same. The Motor should be cheaper. So if we spend 16.000 or more on batteries alone - holy cow- that is a lot of batteries.
@justicegusting24763 жыл бұрын
I’ll take 2 of the gas motor versions, please. One in candy apple red 🍎. The other in tennis ball fluorescent yellow 🎾.
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't 1:41 exist? The minimum sink glide speed is 58 knots, the minimum sink is 138fpm. This is fact. The glider travels 5873 feet forward per minute, while dropping 138 feet. 5873/138 is actually 42.55 to one. I'm being conservative to avoid "false advertising" claims. I'm not comparing it with your LS4, or 18m, just showing what it is, and what it does, and how nice it is to not need a towplane. We didn't win $1,350,000 from N.A.S.A. with this wing and fuselage design for nothing.
@flochartingham23335 жыл бұрын
Has your company or some other made any sort of strap on/retrofit/jettisonable lift assist?
@KAMIKAZE-dk8xd4 жыл бұрын
This is horrible pr
@CaptainCurt072 жыл бұрын
🙌 *I learned to fly in Pipistrel Virus* love these planes 🙌
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
The plane in this video is powered by the rotax 503 (gasoline powered), but there is also an optional electric power plant. With the electric power plant, if you choose the high capacity 40 ampere hour batteries, you can climb a total of 8000 ft MTOW on a single charge. Battery options is the 20 ah (2x takeoffs to 2000 ft), 30ah (3x takeoffs to 2000 ft) and 40 ah (4x takeoffs to 2000 ft)
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
there is a sensor and simple brake mechanism that stops the propellor from windmilling in the correct vertical position, at that point the engine is allowed to retract. If the engine is left up, there is an increased drag, but not nearly enough to cause any problems. The glide ratio is just reduced, but it still glides.
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
It's the "Propellor" It would effect the drag if the engine is turned off, but it is stored inside the fuselage by pushing a button while in flight, to make the glider just as aerodynamic as an unpowered glider.
@thatguyalex28352 жыл бұрын
Can this propeller be used in reverse (a windmill/Ram Air Turbine) to recharge the batteries during decent? :)
@stephenhowlett63457 жыл бұрын
modern technology at its best. Beautiful to look at with its precision fitting and how long before we have a solar panel to recharge the battery in flight or even a windmill generator to recharge it.
@CabrioDriving6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting technology and glider. Keep on doing great things, Pipistrel!
@9999plato7 жыл бұрын
So Cool! Not cheap but noting in aviation is cheap but I love that it is a self contained system.
@joshuamoore24_75 жыл бұрын
I thought up a glider hybrid plane, a small 4stroke Liquid cooled engine, that powers an alternater a that charges the batteries and two brush less electric engines.
@thatguyalex28352 жыл бұрын
That actually is a great idea bro. :) Using gas/ethanol to power a generator when your battery runs low on a long flight. I like science/engineering also.
@Thechist7816 жыл бұрын
I won’t even bother to ask for the price. Judging for the characteristics and features of that toy the price must be very well beyond most people budget 😊
@LCdrDerrick5 жыл бұрын
I'd go with the Stemme S10 anyway - but both are out of reach, certainly!
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Yes. The electric version has enough power (depending on which battery option is purchased) to get you up there either twice, or four times. The gasoline powered version holds 30L and burns 18L/hour. You can keep going until you run it out of gas. (don't really have to worry about the 30 min reserve since it's a glider anyway)
@thatguyalex28352 жыл бұрын
The electric version sounds cooler IMO, cos it means less pollution. I don't fly gliders, but I like learning about all sorts of tech, including aviation. :) Any differences on price between electric and gas versions in 2021, for any curious buyers?
@electrocatalyst Жыл бұрын
Love the poster on the wall at 8:47!
@dicoll5 жыл бұрын
What a racket from that engine. Would love to hear the electric version.
@justicegusting24763 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful thing.
@colinmartin200311 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful looking aircraft.
@durantetest5 жыл бұрын
Wish my car's paint job looked that good. Very nice!
@oxm188 жыл бұрын
Slovenia!!
@adayinthelife57725 жыл бұрын
That is one sweet glider
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are to sustain power for the avionics battery during soaring. (separate from the starting battery)
@CapricornGames11 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Hans is still an active pilot, with his age of 90 years. He owns an eta glider with a wingspan of 100ft.
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Only tailwheel for the Taurus. (In Canada there is no tailwheel rating needed, but some transition training is a really good idea if you have only nosewheel experience.)
@lightfoot50010 жыл бұрын
if i only had money...
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Yes, It's easier, with the large wing span of 50' it isn't nearly as "squirrely" as a cub. Also the visibility out the front is completely unobstructed while taxiing.
@jejurij9 жыл бұрын
that beauty comes from Slovenia
@fifi23o57 жыл бұрын
+VendPrekmurec daj se najprej informiraj, namesto, da kvasiš neumnosti. Pipistrel se NE seli v Italijo, tja se širi, za to pa ima kar precej pametnih razlogov.
@saildapper200110 жыл бұрын
Beautiful wing.
@CapricornGames11 жыл бұрын
A guy form my flight club did a 900 miles flew from north germany to south france 40 years, which is still the record over "grassland". In the mountains you can fly better, the record there is about 1900 miles. Of cause, both records where done without a motor ;)
@vudusid91374 жыл бұрын
Can you let the propellor windmill to charge the battery back up? Sorry if this is a noob question
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
Folds by electric actuator. when you switch the engine off, the air flow over the propellor forces it to "windmill" until a sensor tells when it is in the correct position, then it locks in place. Trailer price depends on which type of trailer, but between 10-15 thousand.
@dodgeplow4 жыл бұрын
Very nice trailer
@fifi23o511 жыл бұрын
Well, here you're wrong! I know that for fact, I flew it! I flew in pair with DG-300 and Taurus has just a little bit better L/D, but DG-300 is at higher speed. In narrow thermals Taurus outclimbes virtually any glider. If you don't believe me ask Klaus Ohlmann. In good weather on a cross-country you'll probably be better, in bad weather I'm not so sure. You can't claim it's better overall since they're totally different by definition (standard class vs UL 2 seater). Try it and comment then!
@Thomas19805 жыл бұрын
wow...great
@ashleywelch21433 жыл бұрын
Surely go the 40Ah and have a bunch of solar panels down the back of the fuse? 2 hours later you're fully recharged and crossing blue holes.
@mag.alenhodzic74246 жыл бұрын
This was recorded in Slovenia. Where the glider is made. I will go for virus. This one is lovely but too expensive
@ryantoomey6116 жыл бұрын
They should put solar panels on the wings so the battery can recharge in flight.
@Ayoobmarafie5 жыл бұрын
not worth it as if i remember correctly, the energy needed for the extra weight of the solar panels and accessories is more than the energy provided by solar panels capable of charging mid flight.
@edojap5 жыл бұрын
instead they could use the propeller as a reverse energy generator by counter rotating with the wind when it glides.
@robert100xx2 жыл бұрын
A great pity it isn't certified for flight in The UK.
@dayangafar67104 жыл бұрын
Wonderful machine! I can t stop watching the videos. I wonder if you would install solar panels on wings maybe you could increase the power regeneration of batteries so the glider could get more autonomy. There is another video about a solar glider made by a couple in Italy and they did a great job. Is
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
The US Dollar amount changes by the minute, so the best way to find out is to go to a foreign exchange website, and enter the amount to convert the rate for yourself. The only currency that remains constant is the Euro since the aircraft are manufactured in Europe.
@benthurber53633 жыл бұрын
Definitely at the top of my "I have $120K to burn" list.
@TheMiguelosky3 жыл бұрын
look the Fly Syntesis Texan
@dukeinlondon7 жыл бұрын
Dream machine
@telosfd4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@randomdude92694 жыл бұрын
You came back after 5 years?
@telosfd4 жыл бұрын
@@randomdude9269 Yeah!!!!!
@CapricornGames11 жыл бұрын
Old planes are awesome too. I flew with 21, DG1000 and Twin Astir, but they are nothing compared to the 13.
@Hutzpahh11 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on the video. Are those solar panels on the top of the glider?
@boater57978 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous and intelligent design. Assuming it didn't randomly evolve. :)
@MrF1fanatic10 жыл бұрын
Can the engine be re-deployed in flight to extend flight time? What is the fuel capacity and how much run time to the motor does it give? How does it compare to the electric motor? Very cool.
@cannack10 жыл бұрын
the electric motor only runs for about 17 minutes, enough to takeoff and get to around 6,500 feet
@PipistrelCanada10 жыл бұрын
The Climb capability of the Taurus Electro depends on the Battery capacity you order with the plane, and the temperature at the time of takeoff. With the highest capacity 40 Ah battery option, with outside temperatures (battery initial temperature) of 25 degC or less, we can go straight to 8500 ft above take off elevation. On a 40degC day with the canopy closed, you get a 4500 ft climb (above take-off elevation) before the battery is at it's maximum temperature. We are seeing an increase in battery temperature of 18 degC per 1000 m of climb at the nominal climb power setting of 28 kW (5.5 degC per 1000 ft). This is pretty consistent whether you start with a cold or warm battery. (You can do 40 kW for one minute only, at takeoff.) If you're good at gliding, you usually only need about 1000 ft of altitude to get flying for the entire day!
@antdx3169 жыл бұрын
PipistrelCanada can u take off and land anywhere? I mean, class D airspace obviously u don't have to use a "runway" but a field that is open?
@hafizuddinmohdlowhim84266 жыл бұрын
It's wobbling
@user-sf9pq5ox7w6 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@MegaHeatdrive11 жыл бұрын
wow, i'm very satisfied with your answer sir..., i though that the propeller would windmilling and become the power generator..... :p..haha, i'm wrong...
@alisonmaschmeier885010 жыл бұрын
This is actually really cool looking, but to me I would rather fly the one that is brought up by aero or wench. I guess because to me the propeller is like an engine and would take the thrill out of it for me
@PipistrelCanada10 жыл бұрын
We put an optional tow attach point on the nose and belly for both aero tow and winch launch for people who want to launch the "old fashioned way". Works good for the glider clubs, train with others on the weekend, fly all alone when no one else is around on the week days.
@PipistrelCanada11 жыл бұрын
It is best to have two people to disassemble/assemble the wings. There is a removable wing tip option removed in about one minute per wingtip, making it easy to fit a forty foot hangar door. I'm not familiar with the U.S. regulations, since I'm in Canada... try the pipistrel-usa website for your local information
@aab75377 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool.
@SuperReasonable5 жыл бұрын
Nice, but I’d like more span and less weight on the undercarriage for what must be a relatively heavy glider.
@joharinichols2652 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the video. Question... Are there any glider planes like this with room for a small clothing bag? Another question... This one is a 2 seater, but do you have to have 2 in order to fly it? Thanks.
@StickandGlider3 жыл бұрын
Love it
@AlexLegendri5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting !
@electrocatalyst Жыл бұрын
Would love to see the electric double-seater in action. Is there any chance to put more solar panels on it so it could charge while flying?
@nunugod43275 жыл бұрын
I want buy it.. awesome
@grabir0110 жыл бұрын
Fantastic !!
@KevinP322705 жыл бұрын
FREAKING EPIC.
@onebigkahuna6910 жыл бұрын
Very nice and i wish i had the money.
@telosfd9 жыл бұрын
Magic!!!!!!!!!
@fifi23o511 жыл бұрын
There is no trike version. Almost all gliders are equipped with tail wheel or skid.
@albertogarciaarango24118 жыл бұрын
Masterly!
@johnmaxwellstonham717711 жыл бұрын
I would have a go at record braking in central Australia.
@MegaControltv5 жыл бұрын
Hermoso glider !! Y Avion 😄
@MegaHeatdrive11 жыл бұрын
if i'm not mistaken, the thing coming out from the fuselage is wind turbine right...? doesn't this thing will effect the drag and reduce the aerodynamics of the aircraft?..sorry for my bad English.
@happyinlift48818 жыл бұрын
it's a lovely sailplane, how much landed in Canada?
@thegoodlistenerslistenwell26464 жыл бұрын
Why no solar panels?
@HerrRussoTragik10 жыл бұрын
this one need a jet version!
@cannack10 жыл бұрын
you`d be dishing out 200,000 grand for a jet one but it would be cool
@MatthewTaylor35 жыл бұрын
I want to try this
@TheTurbinator10 жыл бұрын
Found my new toy!
@tulsatombob27697 жыл бұрын
I want one!!!
@Paiadakine Жыл бұрын
what amount of crosswind can this plane handle?
@thedrewlook4 жыл бұрын
Is the gas version still available considering the limited stock of Rotax 503 engines?
@dekylablog4467 жыл бұрын
I'm going to get that
@pmgodfrey6 жыл бұрын
This would be so cool to have. Convincing the wife......yeah, it might be another lifetime. :)
@PeaceNinja0077 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about gliders but wouldn't it be a good idea to install a Tesla battery to power the propellers and in addition to that, once airborne, turn the props off, glide around like any other sailplane, and allow the natural moving wind continue to move the propellers and regenerate the batteries like a wind turbine??? REPLY
@ardvarkkkkk16 жыл бұрын
Peace Ninja A free wheeling propeller acts like a flat plate, It would drag him right down. What you are describing would be a perpetual motion machine. There is always a loss somewhere to keep that from working.
@Peertje19826 жыл бұрын
It won't be a good idea, far to heavy,and the regen is a lot of drag. (a tesla only regen while braking, and a airplane normaly don't brake while flying)
@ssn6086 жыл бұрын
Regeneration doesn't make much sense for this high performance glider, BUT another of Pipistrel's electric aircraft (the Pipistrel Alpha Electro) is designed as a primary trainer airplane. "This airplane’s job is all about flying airport traffic patterns. Its battery endurance is approximately one hour, so a pilot wanting to fly locally and practice takeoffs and landings has plenty of time. “It will outlast the student pilot’s endurance,” says Pipistrel Chief Engineer Tine Tomazic, who says that the propeller is designed to regenerate electrical power when it’s windmilling, or at lower power settings. In a sense, the propeller can act as a sort of wind turbine, capable of partially recharging the batteries in flight. “For six trips around the pattern, you get an extra circuit for free,” Tomazic says of the propeller’s charging capability." (from www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2015/october/pilot/f_pipistrel)
@PabloGonzalez-hv3td5 жыл бұрын
Talk to performance EV manufacturers they classify regen as almost a gimmick because the benefit is minimal
@MrWarrenwest4 жыл бұрын
Very kool can you say moto glider?
@markb441310 жыл бұрын
Could be the future of glider flight training. Don't think it currently fits any approval category in the UK, where I live.
@thegliderhub510110 жыл бұрын
well grob 109, stemme s10 and motor falkes fly in the UK
@MegaHeatdrive11 жыл бұрын
what will happen if the engine is turned off and let the propeller moving like wind turbine during the flight due to the airflow, does the plane will crash due to the drag?
@i0.0t11 жыл бұрын
How does the prop fold back into the fuse? Is there a thing to make the prop vertical in the fold stage? Also, how much is the trailer?
@miguellavoie43734 жыл бұрын
I would leave it a single seater and add another 33 gallons of gas so i could fly anywhere.
@johnmaxwellstonham717711 жыл бұрын
I guess it's electric, how long battery charge, performance with one pilot. Just gliding, LD.
@remi2779 жыл бұрын
what were the airplanes in the back at the beginning
4 жыл бұрын
Uh... carbon fibre avionics... Couldn't you showcase a full-feature version? :|
@LSVFlachkurbler11 жыл бұрын
was the 42.55 really measured ? These are all numbers that look good on paper but will never be reached in real live. Apart from the fact that even Dick Johnson or the Akaflieg can't measure any plane to anything more accurate that +-1 in the glide ratio and they need extremly calm air conditions for that. All you can try is compare it to other well known planes if you fly together. Try this with the Taurus against the LS4 which has a 1:40 glide ratio and lets talk again then.
@Sir.YeetusIII5 жыл бұрын
I wanna fly it
@-data2 жыл бұрын
Self launch glider basically just a plane
@skipauto8 жыл бұрын
Do you need your PPL or can you fly with a gliders licence?
@PipistrelCanada8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Begemann A glider license is all you need. You can also order it with an aero tow attachment, or a winch tow attachment , or both, if you are wanting to stay proficient using those types of launch methods.
@PlatinumRow11 жыл бұрын
Hello How much will one of these cost ? because i have yet to find a low cost self launching glider ! thanks
@murfleblurg11 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful. Can you restart the engine in flight?
@ssn6084 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@mikeholt78817 жыл бұрын
How do you adjust C of G if you're flying solo? Thanks.
@jwboll6 жыл бұрын
There is a small water ballast tank in the nose for solo flights of light weight pilots.
@arc134211 жыл бұрын
im a total nub...but how far can i fly with a glider like this?...around the world?