PIPISTREL

Plane & Pilot

Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Sinus-Sport and Virus-Sport are certified two-seat composite motorgliders designed for the Sport Pilot category.
Both models utilize Rotax engines, offering a powered range of approximately 650 miles, and feature side-by-side seating suitable for training.
The Sinus model specifically achieves an impressive 30:1 glide ratio when its propeller is feathered.

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The Sinus-Sport and Virus-Sport models are the certified composite two-seat motorgliders designed for the Sport Pilot category. Both models use Rotax engines and offer a range of about 650 miles under power. Side by side seating makes them attractive as trainers. With its prop feathered, the Sinus has an impressive 30:1
glide ratio.

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