Virus light sport aircraft, Pipistrel Aircraft 

Pipistrel, headquartered in Slovenia with U.S.-bound manufacturing done in nearby Italy, has a line of interesting models. In this video we examine the Virus SW, for Short Wing. We’ve previously reviewed the long wing version and the Sinus motorglider. 

In addition this company makes a powered sailplane and they started with weight shift trikes. Pipistrel has also distinguished itself with a string of victories in NASA efficiency contests, more recently winning an astounding $1.3 million.

Virus 912 is a fast, yet very economic cruise aircraft. Ideal for cross-country flying it is also suited for aero-clubs and training flights. It offers unprecedented handling and performance while remaining highly efficient at every task it is confronted with. It is the perfect compromise between the excellent-gliding Sinus and the super-fast cruiser Virus SW.

Pipistrel is a European producer of a family of airplanes with very smooth lines and handsome shapes. 

Winner of the NASA efficiency flight prize a few years ago, we have a look at the Virus (pronounced “veer-us”) that won a big check but our review can significantly apply to the Sinus (“seen-us”) motorglider. 

And the company also offers the Taurus, a powered sailplane… all are remarkably sleek birds in the LSA space.

The Virus 912 is an ideal all-round aircraft, ideal for training and flight schools. 

The versatile systems on board allow for the rich experience during the training – your student can practice the use of airbrakes or switch off the engine and try his hand at gliding!  

The extremely low fuel consumption and virtually no maintenance make the Virus 912 a low running-cost aircraft ideal for clubs and schools.