Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
1 model built 2012–present · 133 on the US register today
The Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, built since 2012: a Slovenian light sport two-seater built for flight schools and the most economical aeroplane in the survey to operate, with an 80 hp Rotax burning under three gallons an hour and a long glider-influenced wing.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Trainer | 2012–present | 133 | 32.1/50 | The original |
Family fleet, active
133
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
22.6
3 events over 133 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30