Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

Tuesday, November 06, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

This article provides a detailed technical specification and performance overview for the Epic LT aircraft.
The Epic LT is priced at $83,995 and is powered by an 80 hp Rotax 912 engine with a 63-inch Pipistrel fixed wood/metal propeller.
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1212 lbs, an empty weight of 615 lbs, and a useful load of 597 lbs.
Key performance figures include a best rate of climb of 1200 fpm and a never-exceed speed (Vne) of 135 knots.

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Epic LT

Epic LT

Price As Flown: :

$83,995

Wingspan (ft.):

34.5

Fuel Capacity (gals.):

15

Engine:

Rotax 912, 80 hp

Useful Load (lbs.):

597

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

1212

Empty Weight (lbs.):

615

Aspect Ratio:

11.8

Prop:

63-inch Pipistrel fixed wood/metal

PERFORMANCE

V_ne (kts.):

135

V_no (kts.):

108

V_a (kts.):

86

Best Rate Of Climb (fpm):

1200

V_so (kts.):

7

V_s (kts.):

43

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