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Pipistrel Trikes
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The Pipistrel Trikes are three tried and proven trikes in the Pipistrel range which have been selling solidly for years, the PLUS is the entry level aircraft being competitively priced, the SPIDER is the most popular aircraft with hundreds being sold and the TWISTER is the 'cream on the cake' powered by the Rotax 912 80 hp engine.
The trikes are available in either QBK (Quick Build Kit) or as certified test flown aircraft.
Forget about these aircraft being light and flimsy.... All Pipistrel trikes are make from steel and long life composites with all the metal parts being protected against corrosion and powder coated to ensure long life durability there is a standard 1 year or 100 hour warranty on both the aircraft and the Rotax powerplant.
Strong front-end with castoring front wheel
Large 43 litre fuel tank with easy to read quantity gauge
Solid composite undercarriage and steel frame
Pipistrel trikes are light, extremely strong and safe, weight shift UL aircraft, with more than 300 units flying all over Europe, North Africa, Philippines, etc.
Flying characteristics are outstanding with auto stability on ground, strong composite landing gear to soak up those hard landings, low resistance and excellent streamlining in the air, low noise and high thrust with special Pipistrel propellers.
The versatility and strength of the Pipistrel trikes are such that after evaluation of many trike designs the Pipistrel range were chosen by the Italian army for training special army troupes. For the same reason the Pipistrel trikes were used by the Army of Croatia in the independence war, but our trikes are not airborne gunships.... They have been designed and built for sport and training schools.
Large rubber mounted instrument panel - standard on all models
Great attention to details
- Spring front fork suspension and glass-carbon back suspension
- Engine support on double set of anti vibration shock absorbers
- Seat belts
- Auto tracking front fork with foothold and fast tire change system
- 4 ply 4.00 x 100 back wheels
- Big composite instrument panel for 8 instruments mounted on shock absorbers
- Complete electrics installation with dual ignitions
- 4 aux. switches with fuses, main key switch
- Complete fuel installation with fuel pump support on shock absorbers
- Hand throttle and choke levers
- All engine cables in auto lubricated Teflon bowdens
- Support for battery
- Pocket for documents
| The Pipistrel PLUS | |
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The Pipistrel PLUS is the lightest model for beginners. With the popular Rotax engine 503 and ground adjustable composite 2-blade propeller (3-blade option) its the best compromise between price and flying characteristics. The kit version includes all cables, tubes, screws, and everything you need to complete the aircraft.
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| The Pipistrel SPIDER | |
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The Pipistrel SPIDER Is the most popular Pipistrel trike. With all wheel fairing, larger front wheel and stronger brake its very serviceable specially on wet or soft ground. It includes electric starter, 3-point seat belts, running light and parking brake. For better flight comfort it mount a 4-blade ground adjustable composite low noise propeller and gear ratio 1:4,00. The BRS, GRS, USH and PARADELTA rescue systems are easy to mount on predisposed support
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| The Pipistrel TWISTER | |
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With 4-stroke Rotax 912 UL powerful engine, strong and soft composite profiled landing gear and full version options, Twister is the best on trike market you may choose. With propeller PIPISTREL VARIO (variable pitch in the air) like option, and with a fast wing it became a real formula 1 trike.
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Spider 582 trike
Rotax 503 with electric start
Twister with 912 and 4 blade propeller
Attention to detail everything about these trikes is well finished off
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Model Specs & Performances
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| Model |
Plus
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Spider
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Twister
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| Seats / Configuration |
2 (tandem)
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2 (tandem)
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2 (tandem)
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| Construction Material |
Steel
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Steel
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Steel
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| Standard Engine |
Rotax 503
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Rotax 582
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Rotax 912
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| Horsepower |
53
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64
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80
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| Propeller |
2 blade composite
ground adjustable |
4 blade composite
ground adjustable |
3 blade composite
ground adjustable |
| Glide Ratio |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Mount for rescue system |
No
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Yes
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Yes
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| Cruise Speed |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Stall Speed |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Takeoff Distance |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Landing Distance |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Rate of Climb (gross) |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Empty Weight without wing |
205 lbs (93 kg)
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231 lbs (105 kg)
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264 lbs (120 kg)
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| Gross Weight |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Useful Load |
Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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Depends on wing
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| Fuel Capacity |
11 gal (43 l)
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11 gal (43 l)
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11 gal (43 l)
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| Standard wing fitted |
Hazard 15
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Hazard 15
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Hazard 15
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| Hazard 12 wing |
+Euro 800
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+Euro 800
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+Euro 800
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| Hazard 10 wing |
not possible
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+Euro 800
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+Euro 800
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| (RTF) Ready to fly Cost with wing (EUROS) excludes delivery and GST |
€ 12,948
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€ 17,400
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€ 23,520
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| (RTF) Ready to fly Price in Euro without wing |
€ 8,148
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€ 12,600
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€ 18,720
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| Price for (QBK) quick build kit without wing |
€ 7,668
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€ 11,880
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€ 17,760
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RTF = Ready to fly aircraft
QBK = Quick build kit aircraft
Performance on each aircraft varies with a different wing models available, the standard wing to reach aircraft model is the Hazard 15 on most models it is possible to upgrade to the Hazard 12 and Hazard 10 wings.
Performance figures based on the 582 Spider Model with a different wings
- The Hazard 15 cruises around 120 Km/h
- The Hazard 12 cruises around 130 Km/h
- The Hazard 10 cruises around 150 Km/h
- The version of the aircraft above include the following as standard....
- Frame in steel with inside and outside cataphoretic protection
- Anti stall tube in profiled aluminium
- Electrostatic epoxy coating in white colour
- Comfortable adjustable seats in dacron - bottom side black up side red or blue
- 3 point homologated "Schroth" seat belts
- 43 litre fuel tank in glass fibre with wave barrier inside
- Visual control of the fuel level in the tank
- Engine mount with shock absorbers
- All throttle control bowdens in teflon
- Instrument panel big enough for 6 instruments on 4 shock absorbers
- Front fork with throttle pedal on right side and brake pedal on the left
- Strong and elastic streamlined glass fibre landing gear
- Passenger foot rest
- Main wheels 4,00 x 10,00 with 4 ply tires
- Front wheel fairing
- Rescue system mount
- Accumulator mount
- Throttle lever and choke lever mount
- Electric plant connection box on mount
- All fuel lines and fuel filter
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