General
Year: 2025
Manufacturer: PIPISTREL
Model: EXPLORER
Condition: New
FlightRules: IFR
Total Time: 0
Number of Seats: 2
Description: We are the Canadian distributor for Pipistrel Aircraft.
The Virus SW 121A – Explorer is the most advanced aircraft in its category. It is one step ahead of its older brother, the Virus SW 121. It is the result of over 30 years of Pipistrel’s experience in designing energy-efficient motor-planes, which follow the glider philosophy. The extraordinarily clean aircraft shapes enable flying with minimum power and noise, as well as the lowest fuel consumption, while keeping the performance on the same level or even better. Approved for intentional spins and Night VFR, the Explorer has the best flight characteristics in its category.
Structural efficiency is the sum of knowledge acquired in making 1500 aircraft of the same family of products. Certified and used in the most diverse environments all over the world, the entire SW 121 aircraft family fulfills the expectations of the most demanding customers who use the aircraft in hot & humid or extremely cold conditions, salty atmosphere close to the sea, or at very high altitude airports.
Even with all its advanced features and superb performance, the Explorer’s extremely efficient, environment-friendly design makes it very simple to fly and operate. The results are low running and maintenance costs, making it the most affordable choice on the market, either as an advanced trainer for the training organizations or as a personal travel aircraft for adventurous individuals.
Apex is the Canadian distributor for Pipistrel Aircraft. All aircraft are made to order.
These aircraft are tariff free.
Airframe
Airframe Notes: Wingspan 35.1 ft (10.70 m)
Length 21.1 ft (6.42 m)
Height 6.82 ft (2.08 m)
Engine
Engine Notes: Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
Engine Model: 912 S3, EASA certified engine
Max Take-off Power: 100 hp, 73.5 kW
Max Fuel Capacity: 26 usg (100 litres) - 50L each tank
Props
Prop Notes: 2-blade hydraulic constant speed MTV-33-1-A/170-200 EASA certified
Avionics
ADS-B Equipped: Yes
Avionics/Radios: Dual Garmin G3X Touchscreen, COM1 GPS GNC355A, COM2 NAV GNC255A, GMA245R, GMC507 autopilot, GTX345 XPDR, ELT Artex 345
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment: Haptic Stall-Warning
Full Airframe Ballistic Parachute Rescue System
Certified Engine Capable of Running on Automotive Fuel (AVGAS & MOGAS approved)
Certified Hydraulic Constant Speed Propeller
Airbrakes For Rapid Descent
Glider Towing Hook
Approval For Night VFR
Approval For Intentional Spins
Adjustable Pedals and Headrests
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