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Interesting facts about the Pipistrel Alpha 525
✈ Pipistrel introduced the Alpha Trainer in 2012 as a tough, entry-level composite trainer for flight schools.
✈ The Alpha 525 variant sets its maximum take-off weight at 525 kg to meet microlight rules used in several countries.
✈ Pipistrel manufactures the Alpha family in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, within Textron eAviation.
✈ The Alpha 525 uses a Rotax 912 UL rated at 80 hp with a 2,000-hour or 15-year TBO when compliant with the service bulletin.
✈ Economy cruise near 90 knots yields about 3.6 US gph, which helps schools manage hourly costs.
✈ A whole-airframe ballistic parachute comes standard on many aircraft and adds an extra safety layer.
✈ The cockpit seats two side by side with standard analogue instruments and optional glass upgrades.
✈ The Alpha supports day VFR and, where approved and equipped, night VFR. It is not an IFR platform.
Pipistrel Alpha 525 Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. Do not use it for flight planning or aircraft operations. Variants, modifications, upgrades, equipment, and age will affect the exact figures. Always confirm precise specifications with the seller, the manufacturer, or the relevant aviation authority.
Length: 6.50 m (21 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 10.50 m (34 ft 6 in)
Height: 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
Empty Weight (typical): 279 kg (615 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 525 kg (1,157 lb)
Useful Load (typical): 246 kg (542 lb)
Fuel Capacity (total): 50 L (13.2 US gal)
Cruise Speed (75% power): 193 km/h (120 mph, 104 kn)
Range (standard tanks): 600 km (373 mi, 324 nm)
Endurance (standard): 3 h + 30 min reserve
Service Ceiling: 5,486 m (18,000 ft)
Rate of Climb (max): 6.2 m/s (1,220 ft/min)
Stall Speed (full flaps): 78 km/h (49 mph, 42 kn)
Take-off Distance over 15 m (49 ft) at MTOW: 265 m (870 ft)
FAQs About the Pipistrel Alpha 525
How much does a Pipistrel Alpha 525 cost?
US listings during 2023–2025 for late-model Alpha Trainers typically ranged from $150,000 to $169,000 depending on avionics, options, and total time.
What licence do I need to fly an Alpha 525?
In the USA, Alpha Trainers qualify as S-LSA for Sport Pilots. The 525 kg variant targets microlight rules outside the USA, so pilot licensing follows each nation’s microlight regulations.
Which engine powers the Alpha 525, and what is the TBO?
It uses the Rotax 912 UL (80 hp). With the applicable Rotax service bulletin, the TBO is 2,000 hours or 15 years, subject to compliance and engine serial range.
What operating costs should I expect?
At economy cruise around 90 knots, fuel burn is about 3.6 US gph on unleaded mogas or avgas. Maintenance intervals and parts costs are modest for the Rotax 912 UL.
How does the Alpha 525 differ from the 550 kg LSA Alpha?
The airframe, engine, and layout are similar. The 525 sets MTOW at 525 kg to meet microlight rules, so useful load and some performance figures differ from the 550 kg LSA version.
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