Pipistrel Virus

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.

Best compromise – for gliding, cruising, training!
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.

The 12.46-meter Virus 912 is a touring motorglider, enabling you to switch off the engine and glide alongside ridges and thermals. When the weather is not cooperating, switch on the engine nad cruise very fast  and very economically to your new location.The Virus 912 really is the perfect compromise between the motorglider Sinus and the super-fast cruiser Virus SW.

Unparalleled performance. No competition.
Virus combines unmatched speed and economy with superb take-off and climb performance. If you are looking for an all-in-one aircraft, look no further! As demonstrated in the 2008 NASA GAT Challenge the Virus is 19% more fuel efficient while flying 23% faster than the popular Flight Design CTSW. At the same time, the demonstrated climb performance was more than two times that of the CTSW, while permitting for more useful payload thanks to the much lower empty weight.

The airbrakes allow for steep descent and landing over obstacles without the side-slip.

Balanced controls just feel right.
If NASA says that Virus handles the best among all aircraft, it must be true! Special attention has been given to balancing the controls. They feel natural and give the pilot a perfect sense of control over the aircraft and it's capabilities. Just ask any of the already infected Virus owners!

Noise? What noise?
The Virus meets even the strictest of the noise regulations. Therefore, your neighbours will not even notice when you take-off, let along complain about your aircraft being noisy. Our cabin noise is so low (and confirmed by NASA!) that you can comfortably fly without your headset. And when you switch the engine off and go gliding, the Virus 912 goes silent...

Safety
Safety is our primary concern. This is why Virus features the Safety Cockpit Concept. The entire cabin area is encased with energy absorbing structures made from Kevlar fibre, an amazing material which maintains the integrity of the cabin and makes it safe also in case of stronger impacts. Together with our special Safety Cockpit Concept the Virus 912 can also be equipped with the ballistic parachute rescue system, which saves the complete aircraft together with the crew in case of severe emergencies.

Highest technologies and maintenance free
Our products are all known for being virtually maintenance free. The highest of technologies, including honeycomb techniques, which we use to build composites and best quality metal alloys, including Titanium and Magnesium, which are used on parts of the aircraft, ensure that the aircraft will last a lifetime in a like-new condition. And if you do not intend to fly for a while, you can disassemble the Virus in only 15 minutes - all the controls are self-fitting, making this task as care-free as possible.

Robust and reliable
More than 1000 of our aircraft fly on all six continents of the World in conditions that are sometimes difficult to imagine. All systems on board have withstood rigorous testing to ensure the aircraft performs at its best in hot or cold, wet or dry, low or high! Flight schools love the Virus 912 because of reliability, super-low operating costs and endless possibilities of flying.

Cockpit comfort and luxury
A spacious, well ventilated side-by-side cockpit with optional leather interior will make sure you feel comfortable also during the longest adventurous flights. Even the tallest or shortest of pilots will feel at home in the Sinus, thanks to the adjustable rudder pedals. The choice of either a small or large instrument panel can make the cockpit feel like a glider or fully equipped top-of-the-line long-range cruising aircraft. With excellent sideward and downward views your air-ground or air-air photographs will make everybody envious!

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