The story
A two-seat trainer powered entirely by lithium batteries — silent, vibration-free, and certified by EASA in June 2020 as the first type-certificated electric aircraft. About 50 minutes of flight on a charge, plus reserves. The future of pilot training, parked at flight schools that planned ahead.
Its E-811 motor was the first electric aircraft engine ever to be type-certified, by EASA in May 2020, a few weeks before the aircraft itself.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Velis Electro?
Looks like a Pipistrel Virus SW: high wing, T-tail, slim tail boom. Tells are the VELIS Electro titles, no exhaust pipes, and near-silence on takeoff.
What does a Velis Electro sound like?
Almost nothing — an electric whir and the swish of the propeller.
How fast is the Velis Electro?
Top speed is 98 kts.
How many passengers does the Velis Electro carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is Instructor + student.
How big is the Velis Electro?
It is 21 ft 3 in long and 35 ft 2 in across the wings.
How many Velis Electros have been built?
100+ built.
How rare is a Velis Electro in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Velis Electro catch is worth 25 points.
