In reality 13.2 gallons is more than enough for the ALPHA TRAINER. 13.2 gallons does not sound like much when you are talking about conventional aircraft, but Pipistrel is not a conventional aircraft. The Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER aircraft has a new 13.2 gallon (50 l) fuel tank. Propeller clearance is not sacrificed because the Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER uses a smaller 63” diameter fixed pitch propeller. The new nose leg is 2 inches shorter lowering the nose and improving the visibility during taxi. 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. Let’s look at the changes Pipistrel has made to the new ALPHA TRAINER model and the philosophy behind their changes. Pipistrel is not only the perfect choice for adventurers and advanced pilots but it is now the choice for the training market as well. 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 CAFE challenge 3 times in a row (including winner of $1.375 Million – the largest prize ever awarded for efficiency in flight) and you may even have heard about our aircraft flying around the globe without assistance. Who is Pipistrel some of you may be asking ?
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