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The '''Pipistrel Alpha Electro''' is one of the first electric [[aircraft]], built by Pipistrel Aircraft. Built for environment-friendly flight training, it had its first flight in 2015. | The '''Pipistrel Alpha Electro''' is one of the first electric [[aircraft]], built by Pipistrel Aircraft. Built for environment-friendly flight training, it had its first flight in 2015. | ||
Its type-certified version is called the [[Pipistrel Velis Electro]], which is available for FlightGear since August 2020. | Its type-certified version is called the [[Pipistrel Velis Electro]], which is available in the same package for FlightGear since August 2020. | ||
== Aircraft keys == | |||
{| class="keytable" | |||
! Key !! Function | |||
|- | |||
| {{key press|m}} || Master Switch | |||
|- | |||
| {{key press|e}} || Avionics Switch | |||
|- | |||
| {{key press|f}} || BAT EN Switch | |||
|- | |||
| {{key press|g}} || PWR EN Switch | |||
|- | |||
| {{key press|Ctrl|d}} || Left Door | |||
|- | |||
| {{key press|Shift|d}} || Right Door | |||
|} | |||
== Performance and Limits == | |||
<ref>[https://www.pipistrel-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pipistrel-Alpha-ELECTRO-Information-Pack.pdf Information Pack], p.4ff.</ref> | |||
* '''V<sub>NE</sub>:''' 135 KIAS ''(Never exceed speed)'' | |||
* '''V<sub>NO</sub>:''' 108 KIAS ''(Max. speed for normal operations)'' | |||
* '''V<sub>A</sub>:''' 86 KIAS ''(Design maneuvering speed)'' | |||
* '''V<sub>FE</sub>:''' 70 KIAS ''(Max. full flap extended speed)'' | |||
* '''MTOM:''' 550 kg (1212 lbs) ''(Max. takeoff mass)'' | |||
* '''Service ceiling:''' 12,000 ft | |||
* '''MTOP:''' 60 kW ''(Maximum Take-Off Power)'' | |||
* '''MCP:''' 50 kW ''(Maximum Continuous Power)'' | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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* [https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/electric-flight/alpha-electro/ pipistrel-aircraft.com] | * [https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/electric-flight/alpha-electro/ pipistrel-aircraft.com] | ||
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{{Pipistrel}} | {{Pipistrel}} | ||