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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video  Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 13:42 |
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Username Protected wrote: Engine is certified for mogas. Hopefully E10 too A Lycoming IO-540 is certified for Mogas?
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 13:43 |
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Username Protected wrote: The Panthera doesn't seem like a much smaller airframe. It's longer than a SR22, although not as tall. Not sure if that's because the wheel height isn't included in the figures. Take a close look at the fuselage cross section, particularly behind the cabin. It tapers down much more quickly than the Cirrus does, and where the empennage starts it's about the same size as a glider. The cabin seems about as wide and long as the Cirrus, but with a lower roofline.
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 13:53 |
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Username Protected wrote: Take a close look at the fuselage cross section, particularly behind the cabin. It tapers down much more quickly than the Cirrus does, and where the empennage starts it's about the same size as a glider.
The cabin seems about as wide and long as the Cirrus, but with a lower roofline. True. Pretty astounding to me that this and the (significantly, granted) lower weight can make this so much faster. Perhaps also new aerodynamic design choices.
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 14:08 |
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I really like the Panthera. News of its progress has been scarce. Glad to see it flying. Hope they sell many!
Rgs
Patrick
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 15:11 |
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Username Protected wrote: Engine is certified for mogas. Hopefully E10 too A Lycoming IO-540 is certified for Mogas?
NA 260hp, yes
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 15:51 |
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Username Protected wrote: It's a great looking airplane and I'm glad it's finally here. Sort of. It's taken a long time to get to the experimental delivery stage and I hope they can actually get it certified by 2022.
One other thing they are going to have to do to sell many planes and that is to expand the distributor network. One outfit in Florida for north and south America isn't going to cut it. That's not enough for the U.S. One thing the Cirrus has going for it is incredible support from the factory and COPA. That has a lot of value. Pipistrel will have to make some additional commitment to training and support to sell very many airplanes here. Years ago I rode my bike from Ljubljana to Ajdovscina to visit the Pipistrel factory where I met Ivo Boscarol, who gave me a short tour of the production line. We had an interesting discussion (he wasn't sure what to think of this guy in bike shorts coming to visit) and one thing that was an issue then that he brought up was that the US and Slovenia didn't seem to have the right trade agreement for him to expand to the US. I don't know if that is still true. I've always been a fan of Pipistrel and wish them the best of success. Bruce
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 15:55 |
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Username Protected wrote: I hope Pipistrel absolutely crushes it with this one... so I can buy one used right about when I’m ready to retire in 20 years!! There won’t be any 100LL then. 
Pipistrel has hybrid and all-electric versions of the Panthera in development. They are extremely serious about working toward emissions-free aircraft. Their factory is completely energy self-sufficient thanks to solar, geothermal, and high-efficiency design.
That said, while I am a fan of Pipistrel, I have my money on Bye Aerospace, with deposits on the eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4. They expect to be the first to have FAA-certified electric aircraft.
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 16:04 |
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Username Protected wrote: Take a close look at the fuselage cross section, particularly behind the cabin. It tapers down much more quickly than the Cirrus does, and where the empennage starts it's about the same size as a glider.
The cabin seems about as wide and long as the Cirrus, but with a lower roofline. True. Pretty astounding to me that this and the (significantly, granted) lower weight can make this so much faster. Perhaps also new aerodynamic design choices.
Al, I think it’s the weight that’s the biggest factor in the speed increase. It allows them to use a wing with 15% less area. It looks like the fuselage has a lower wetted area too.
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 17:03 |
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Username Protected wrote: Take a close look at the fuselage cross section, particularly behind the cabin. It tapers down much more quickly than the Cirrus does, and where the empennage starts it's about the same size as a glider.
The cabin seems about as wide and long as the Cirrus, but with a lower roofline. Also checkout where the exhaust is vs where they send the cooling airflow. As I recall from early press, this area is very low pressure in climb and the same or better than underneath in cruise. Thought that was a "cool" innovation. I tried to find a good belly shot, but was unable.
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 17:58 |
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Username Protected wrote: Big fan of Pipistrel, and I want to see them succeed in the US. As long as they keep their Virus away from KAJO (Corona). You mean like this? Attachment: DiegoCoronaVirus.jpg (Photo in Argentina)
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 18:16 |
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Username Protected wrote: Take a close look at the fuselage cross section, particularly behind the cabin. It tapers down much more quickly than the Cirrus does, and where the empennage starts it's about the same size as a glider.
The cabin seems about as wide and long as the Cirrus, but with a lower roofline. Also checkout where the exhaust is vs where they send the cooling airflow. As I recall from early press, this area is very low pressure in climb and the same or better than underneath in cruise. Thought that was a "cool" innovation. I tried to find a good belly shot, but was unable.
What’s the lower cowl scoop? Accessories? This is a NA plane correct.
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 19:41 |
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Post subject: Re: First Pipistrel Panthera in the US - video Posted: 07 Sep 2020, 21:32 |
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Has anyone gotten or seen a price quote on the experimental version?
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