--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, Peter Walker <peterwalker58@...> wrote:
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> Hello
> Nice rendering on the website Has it flown yet ?
> Peter
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> From: Michael Coates <mcoates@...>
> To: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 3:06 PM
> Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group NEW Composite fully equipped LSA trainer from Pipistrel for just $85K
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> Link    http://www.pipistrel-usa.com/models/alpha-trainer.html
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> PRESS RELEASE
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> Pipistrel introduces a fully equipped training aircraft for under $85,000 US
> In keeping with Pipistrel's tradition of continuing evolution, quality,
> high tech manufacturing and now most importantly a fantastic price,
> Pipistrel is proud to announce the release of our new aircraft, the
> Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER.
> The name "Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER" describes the exact purpose of this
> exciting new aircraft designed for Light Sport Aircraft Flying Schools
> in markets and countries which have the FAA-LSA (or adaptation of ASTM
> rules) categories.
> The aircraft has been designed with the "essence of training" as its
> primary design goal; training has to start somewhere, just like the
> modern alphabet starts with the letter "A" this new aircraft bears the
> name ALPHA, the ALPHA TRAINER to be exact.
> Times have been changing; we have noticed over the last several years that
> customers have evolved from basic entry level aircraft to more
> sophisticated glass everything with autopilot and every other
> conceivable addition. Great if you can afford it but with the economy
> the way it is most aircraft have been priced from the marketplace for
> the average person or flight school.
> In cooperation with Pipistrel we have developed an entirely new aircraft, a completely new approach to flight training and at a cost nearly half
> that of our competitors.
> Before we get into the amazingly affordable price let's talk about some of the exciting features.
> The new ALPHA TRAINER is an aircraft which is affordable to acquire, it is
> economical to maintain and we believe no other LSA training aircraft is
> as cheap to run as the new Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER with its frugal
> operating costs.
> Let's list what Pipistrel believe an LSA training aircraft should be:
> * It must be strong and easy to fly for beginner students
> * It must have benign stall characteristics for the training market with no flying surprises
> * It must be affordable and easy to operate, maintain and repair
> * It must be capable of doing circuits all day long in all conditions including excessive heat well above 100°F
> * It must have good ventilation and heating when required
> * It must have approved strobes and lighting
> * It must have a quiet cockpit
> * It must have guaranteed access to reliable spare parts supply to keep the aircraft on the flight line
> * It must have reasonable range for cross-country flight training
> * It must be easy to service daily and refuel
> * It must have a ballistic parachute system
> * It must have a durable finish for outdoor storage
> * It must have good brakes for the odd `urgent occasion'
> * It must have dual flight controls, easy and quickly adjustable for different sized people
> * It must have an expected long operating life
> * It must be tricycle configuration with steerable nose wheel
> * It must have easy cockpit access even for elderly students
> * And did I say affordable to operate ?
> Extensive market research and evaluation has given Pipistrel this wish list for
> the perfect training aircraft and we have really delivered, providing a
> fully optioned and approved training aircraft at a very reasonable cost
> with the lowest running costs in the industry.
> Who is Pipistrel some of you may be asking ?
> Pipistrel is the leading light aircraft manufacturer established in Europe for
> over 25 years, winner of the world air games, and winner of the NASA
> CAFÉ challenge 3 times in a row (including winner of $1.375 Million â€"
> the largest prize ever awarded for efficiency in flight) and you may
> even have heard about our aircraft flying around the globe without
> assistance. Pipistrel is not only the perfect choice for adventurers and advanced pilots but it is now the choice for the training market as
> well.
> Let's look at the changes Pipistrel has made to the new ALPHA TRAINER model and the philosophy behind their changes.
> Undercarriage, the main undercarriage which is made of composite material is beefed up for a MTOW which yields a full fuel payload of nearly 500 pounds, it is strong and durable and capable of accepting the bad the landings made
> by new students. The new nose leg is 2 inches shorter lowering the nose
> and improving the visibility during taxi. Propeller clearance is not
> sacrificed because the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER uses a smaller 63"
> diameter fixed pitch propeller.
> The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER aircraft has a new 15 gallon fuel tank. 15
> gallons does not sound like much when you are talking about conventional aircraft, but Pipistrel is not a conventional aircraft. In reality 15
> gallons is more than enough for the ALPHA TRAINER. The fuel tank now has a large opening which means it can be filled directly from fast flow
> avgas pumps which are at the large majority of our airfields. (It is
> still however our recommendation to run ethanol-free auto fuel as per
> Rotax recommendations for the maximum engine life and the obvious cost
> savings.) The 15 gallons capacity will give the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER
> aircraft at least 400 miles range with reserves at normal cruise speeds
> of just under 110 knots. In the training role doing circuits the
> aircraft will be using less than 2.5 gallons per hour, effectively
> giving you 5 hours endurance from just 15 gallons of fuel.
> The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER is fitted with the ever reliable Rotax 80 hp
> engine. While some may question whether 80 hp is enough, those familiar
> with Pipistrel know that our designs maximize performance on minimum
> power. In fact until recently Pipistrel aircraft were only supplied
> with the Rotax 80 hp engine, this was enough for well over 1000 fpm
> climb rate at maximum weight and cruise speeds of 125 in the ALPHA'S
> sister aircraft the Pipistrel Virus. The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER has a
> slower cruise of 108 knots because it's designed to fit in the LSA
> category but it will still achieve the same exciting climb rates.
> The Rotax 80 hp engine is an ideal choice for a training aircraft, it is
> smooth and reliable, it is frugal with the fuel and the 2000 hour/15
> year TBO is easily achievable. The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER is
> manufactured from state-of-the-art composites and has an empty weight 100 pounds  less than most competitors' aircraft. This is one of the reasons why the
> Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER can offer such good performance and economy.
> Durability in the training market requires careful planning, for this reason
> Pipistrel have chosen to supply the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER with extra
> heavy-duty seat fabric, the wheel spats are also removed from this
> aircraft meaning it's impossible for a student to break them getting in
> and out and in the unlikely event of a puncture the wheel can be
> replaced in around 2 minutes, again design features helping to keep the
> Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER in the air and earning you money rather than
> being in the repair shop.
> The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER has a new wing design based on the already
> successful and proven Pipistrel Virus SW aircraft. With the redesigned
> wing the aircraft does not require airbrakes to land, further
> simplifying the cockpit controls for students. The new wings feature
> redesigned flaperons which now have 25° of flap travel making short
> field landings a breeze.
> The new propeller for the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER is Pipistrel's own
> design, CNC machined in house it's manufactured from wood and is then
> protected in a composite covering including leading edge protection
> which is then painted. Being a wooden propeller there is very little
> vibration which contributes towards the smooth running of the aircraft, a composite covering makes a propeller very durable offering years of use in a normal training environment.
> The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER has a luggage rack for storage of tie downs and ropes, water bottles, first aid kit and other accessories; access to
> the storage area is through the cockpit seats which fold forward to
> offer easy and unrestricted access. There are also two large pockets on
> the sides of the instrument panel, ideal for storing maps and water
> bottles during flight.
> The brakes have been redesigned and simplified for the Pipistrel ALPHA
> TRAINER offering exceptional braking performance on even short
> airfields. The directly steerable nose wheel can easily turn the
> aircraft on a dime and the brake shoes can be replaced in less than 15
> minutes keeping your maintenance cost down.
> The price may be inexpensive but we have not spared any of the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER options.
> Features… Yes there are plenty.
> * Firstly, the EFIS instrument panel is gone, replaced by conventional aircraft instruments all clearly labelled with the correct colour coded speeds and temperatures in a traditional and familiar training format
> * The aircraft is supplied in nosewheel only configuration for lower insurance costs and easier student training
> * The new 15 gallon fuel tank has a bigger tank opening to accept the larger aviation fuel pumps
> * Large instrument panel for fitting additional instruments if required
> * Solid luggage rack behind the seats
> * Wingtip NAV, strobe lights and landing light (LED) 2.5 times brighter than FAA standards
> * Ballistic rescue system GRS 6/473 SD
> * Oil check door on top engine cover
> * 2 blade fixed pitch propeller, 63'' diameter wood with composite protection and spinner
> * Air speed indicator diameter 3 1/8" 0-180 Kts
> * Altimeter diameter 3 1/8" 0- 20.000 ft
> * Vertical Speed Indicator diameter 3 1/8" ± 1000 fpm
> * Engine instruments (tacho, engine hour counter, oil press & temp, CHT, EGT, fuel quantity)
> * GPS Garmin Aera 500 + AirGizmo
> * Radio ICOM IC A210 with intercom, aerial and, 2 headsets
> * Transponder Garmin GTX 327 with altitude encoder and antenna
> * 34' 6" wing-span fits most T hangers
> * Outside surfaces painted in white UV-resistant acrylic, cabin interior composite surfaces in grey
> * Cabin upholstery in hard wearing blue fabric with padded spar cover
> * Ergonomic seats with adjustable head rests
> * 3 point "schroth" seat belts
> * Sliding photo window on the right door
> * Cabin ventilation with adjustable intake on left door
> * Noise reducing firewall
> * Dual control sticks and dual rudder pedals
> * 2 stage positive flaperons up to 25° deflection
> * Elevator trim
> * In-flight adjustable pedals for both pilot & co-pilot
> * UV protected, scratch resistant Lexan windshield
> * Three point door locking
> * Fixed composite landing gear, heavy-duty training main wheels and brakes
> * Hydraulic disk brakes on the main wheels
> * Steerable nose wheel
> * Tie-down points on wings and tail
> * Fuel tank 15 Gallons (60 Litres) with bigger filler neck
> * Fuel gasculator with drain sump
> * Cabin heating system
> * ELT Kannad 406 AF â€" Compact (406 MHz)
> * Rotax 912 UL2 80 hp, 4 cylinder 4 stroke engine with 2 carburettors, integrated gearbox etc
> * Electric starter
> * High capacity, easy to replace dry-type 12V battery
> * Modular electric panel system with fuses on primary and secondary circuits
> * Rotax regulator-rectifier
> * All throttle control cables in Teflon
> * 12V accessory plug
> * Large instrument panel with master switch, avionics switch,
> switches with automatic fuses and warning lights, magneto switches,
> starter button and battery quick disconnect switch
> * Basic Rotax toolkit
> * Basic aircraft spare parts kit
> Now the exciting part…  The cost
> At €61,500 this would be amazing value but as a special offer to flying
> schools and release customers we are going to make this aircraft
> available at an introductory special of just €58,000 plus shipping from
> the factory. First deliveries will start arriving in April 2012 and your order can be secured with just a $15,000 USD deposit.
> Based on today's exchange rates (11/11/11) €58,000 roughly converts to $78,900 USD.
> Adding delivery, FAA registration and inspection fees we believe the aircraft will run at around $83,000 USD !
> Looking at the features, quality, performance, and economy, the new Pipistrel
> ALPHA TRAINER represents the best value in a composite LSA for the
> training market.Â
> Price Information in Microsoft Excel Format
> Working widely with several finance companies and business planers we have
> developed a complete turnkey solution for a start-up training school
> business, or for an existing training school looking to modernize the
> fleet while cutting current operating costs in half.
> Are you looking to improve the return on investment for your flight
> school? The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER may be the perfect solution.
> Safe flying, Michael Coates
>
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