Pipistrel Taurus Self Launch Glider, A closer look.

Pipistrel Taurus Introduction video. (Baby brother to famous Taurus G4 NASA 1.35million dollar prize winner) (no electric Taurus were available at the factory at the time of filming, one had just been shipped, and the other was being assembled) Shows interior, engine retraction, ground manoeuvring, Takeoff/landing, gear retract, removable wing tips, removable wings, removable tail, trailer loading.
Be in the sky soaring, before the tow plane is warmed up.
No ground crew necessary.

How High can the Taurus Electro Climb on a single Charge?
The Climb capability of the Taurus Electro depends on the Battery capacity you order with the plane, and the temperature at the time of takeoff. With the highest capacity 40 Ah battery option, with outside temperatures (battery initial temperature) of 25 degC or less, we can go straight to 8500 ft above take off elevation. On a 40degC day with the canopy closed, you get a 4500 ft climb (above take-off elevation) before the battery is at it's maximum temperature. We are seeing an increase in battery temperature of 18 degC per 1000 m of climb at the nominal climb power setting of 28 kW (5.5 degC per 1000 ft). This is pretty consistent whether you start with a cold or warm battery.
(You can do 40 kW of power for one minute only, during takeoff.)

If you're good at gliding, you usually only need about 1000 ft of altitude to get flying for the entire day!

[PipistrelCanada]

It's a "very technical" device called a 'yaw string' and is used to indicate a slipping or skidding condition while in flight.

[PipistrelCanada]

Approximately €90, 000 for the gas version, €106, 000 for the electric.
Optional equipment is extra, shipping and taxes extra.

[TheAbelinkin]

So nice! Creativety breathes life into all who partisipate in its beauty! Thats a beautiful glider.

[southernboy]

Dear Santa. Let's work out a good deal. You see that bad boy in that video? Well history will look upon you favourably if you bring me one of those on the 25th December 2019. Don't be a tough guy, don't be a fool. I'll catch up with you soon.

[supercat]

Pipistrel is a company with great potential and innovation! Their aircraft lead other aircraft by a mile in many factors, including performance.

[PipistrelCanada]

The plane in this video is powered by the rotax 503 (gasoline powered), but there is also an optional electric power plant.
With the electric power plant, if you choose the high capacity 40 ampere hour batteries, you can climb a total of 8000 ft MTOW on a single charge.
Battery options is the 20 ah (2x takeoffs to 2000 ft), 30ah (3x takeoffs to 2000 ft) and 40 ah (4x takeoffs to 2000 ft)

[PipistrelCanada]

Why doesn't 1:41 exist?
The minimum sink glide speed is 58 knots, the minimum sink is 138fpm. This is fact.
The glider travels 5873 feet forward per minute, while dropping 138 feet.
5873/138 is actually 42.55 to one. I'm being conservative to avoid "false advertising" claims.
I'm not comparing it with your LS4, or 18m, just showing what it is, and what it does, and how nice it is to not need a towplane.
We didn't win $1, 350, 000 from N.A.S.A. with this wing and fuselage design for nothing.

[EasternMerchant]

This is a true airplane!    The Best kind!  Engine for climbing & cruise, and gliding!  I love it's organic and graceful design!

[CabrioDriving]

Very interesting technology and glider. Keep on doing great things, Pipistrel!

[PipistrelCanada]

there is a sensor and simple brake mechanism that stops the propellor from windmilling in the correct vertical position, at that point the engine is allowed to retract.

If the engine is left up, there is an increased drag, but not nearly enough to cause any problems. The glide ratio is just reduced, but it still glides.

[CaptainCurt]

🙌 *I learned to fly in Pipistrel Virus* love these planes 🙌

[PipistrelCanada]

It's the "Propellor"
It would effect the drag if the engine is turned off, but it is stored inside the fuselage by pushing a button while in flight, to make the glider just as aerodynamic as an unpowered glider.

[joshuamoore_]

I thought up a glider hybrid plane, a small 4stroke Liquid cooled engine, that powers an alternater a that charges the batteries and two brush less electric engines.

[plato]

So Cool! Not cheap but noting in aviation is cheap but I love that it is a self contained system.

[vudusid]

Can you let the propellor windmill to charge the battery back up? Sorry if this is a noob question

[stephenhowlett]

modern technology at its best. Beautiful to look at with its precision fitting and how long before we have a solar panel to recharge the battery in flight or even a windmill generator to recharge it.

[Hutzpahh]

You did a great job on the video.
Are those solar panels on the top of the glider?

[joharinichols]

Hi! Thanks for the video. Question... Are there any glider planes like this with room for a small clothing bag? Another question... This one is a 2 seater, but do you have to have 2 in order to fly it? Thanks.

[Thechist]

I won’t even bother to ask for the price. Judging for the characteristics and features of that toy the price must be very well beyond most people budget 😊

[PipistrelCanada]

Yes, they are to sustain power for the avionics battery during soaring. (separate from the starting battery)