Paris-Madrid 2011 efficiency race celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first Morane-Saulier race between Paris and Madrid back in 2011.
July 4th, 2011 - Pipistrel is proud to announce our Double Podium at the 2011 Paris-Madrid Green Air Challenge. Just like the original event, the 2011 race, named Green Air Challenge, promotes the »conception of innovative aircraft that are superior from the aerodynamic, engine and structural point of view«.
After having won the renowned NASA Personal Air Vehicle (PAV 2007) and NASA General Aviation Technology (GAT 2008), Pipistrel again proved to be superior and to have the winning combination both in the Sinus 912 and Virus SW 100 in a strong competition! This double podium is a true statement to overall performance and extreme aeroefficiency of our aircraft.
Sinus 912 (registration F-JRZQ) piloted by Michail Anastasiou, won the race by a large margin. Virus SW 100 (registration F-JSER) piloted by Pierre Cormi took third place, showcasing Pipistrel's superiority in efficient flight. We would like to congratulate the winning pilots on these fantastic achievements and extend our compliments to the race organisers for their green flight initiative.
Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovscina, the winner of European Business Awards 2010 as the most innovative company, produces World's top quality ultralight/microlight/LSA aircraft of the widest variety, combining twenty five years experience in the field of aviation with expertise and environmental awareness. Company facilities, which are 100% energetically independent thanks to own solar powerplant and geothermal system, incorporate all phases of aircraft: own Aerospace institute and R&D center, rapid prototyping department, testing and certification facility as well as full manufacturing, delivery and after sales support capability. Currently, Pipistrel operates own, widespread distribution network in over 60 countries with over 1000 Pipistrel aircraft flying on all continents of the World. Pipistrel's energy-preserving and people-oriented concept is being reflected in the work we do and products we deliver – the highest quality, best performing, safe, robust and reliable aircraft on the market, all built with pride and optimised to perfection.
Sinus 912 is our 15-meter wingspan ultra-long-range motorglider, which has won the FAI World Championship already in 2001, took the vice-champion title in 2005 and performed the first solo, unassisted, Around the World Flight in the FAI sub 500 kg class in 2004.
Virus SW 80/100 is Pipistrel's flagship, which won both NASA Centennial Challenges, the PAV in 2007 and GAT Challenge in 2008 as the World's best and most fuel efficient light aircraft. The Virus SW 80/100 is the most economic high speed 2-seat cruiser and definitely the fastest high-wing aeroplane in its category. Made from state-of-the-art composite materials it is lightweight, robust and features an has unprecedented useful payload of more than 300 kg (660 lbs) when flown in the LSA category. Virus SW 80/100 offers what no competitor is able to offer and has won hearts of people world-wide and is the best seller since its introduction. Despite the superior performance, Virus SW 80/100 fully conforms ultralight/microlight category rules, including the stall speed of 65 km/h and excellent low speed handling.
