Sightseeing Flight Experience with Pipistrel Virus SW

About This Aircraft

The Pipistrel Virus family won multiple categories — including best overall performance and best fuel efficiency — at NASA's CAFE Flight Efficiency competitions in 2007 and 2008. Its high-wing design and the quiet Rotax 912 ULS engine are the two features that set it apart from the other aircraft in the fleet.

Source: Wikipedia — Pipistrel Virus SW

The Flight Experience

With its low fuel consumption, the Virus SW offers a calm, smooth flight and is a popular choice for passengers who especially value a quiet ride. Its standard ballistic parachute system adds an extra layer of safety.

Who Is This For?

An interesting option for those seeking a quiet, efficient, intimate (2-person) flight experience, as well as anyone curious about aviation technology.

Technical Specifications

Certified capacity: 2 people (including pilot)
Max takeoff weight: ~600 kg
Cruise speed: ~270 km/h
Range: ~1650 km
Engine: Rotax 912 ULS engine, standard ballistic parachute system

Aircraft photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA).

Why choose the Pipistrel Virus SW?

It's part of an award-winning aircraft family recognized at NASA competitions for fuel efficiency and quiet flight characteristics.

How many people does the Pipistrel Virus SW carry?

It's a light sport aircraft (LSA) certified for 2 people including the pilot.

Which NASA competitions did the Pipistrel Virus SW win?

The Virus family won categories including best overall performance and best fuel efficiency at NASA's CAFE Flight Efficiency competitions in 2007 and 2008.

How fuel efficient is the Pipistrel Virus SW?

It's one of the most efficient models in the light sport aircraft (LSA) class, using noticeably less fuel than traditional training aircraft.

How long does the Pipistrel Virus SW flight last?

You can choose between 30, 45 or 60-minute options.