Frequently ask questions

The Velis Electro by Pipistrel emits only 60 dB during operation, which is equivalent to the sound level of a conversation between two people. For comparison, the thermal planes commonly used in aeroclubs emit noise approximately 14 times louder than the Velis Electro, around 80 dB.

Green Aerolease is the world’s first electric aircraft lessor. With several thousand flight hours under our belt, we now have the experience needed to provide a quality rental service. You can contact us directly via our contact form for more information regarding the terms of our rental service

Today, we have deployed more than thirty electric planes in aeroclubs and pilot schools across Europe. If you’re interested in flying an electric plane, you can inquire with the aeroclubs and pilot schools near you

The Pipistrel Velis Electro is an aircraft certified by EASA, just like other thermal planes. It is only subject to a variant of the standard SEP (Single Engine Piston) license, which involves a 2-hour theoretical training and 2 hours and 40 minutes of flight spread over 4 sessions! This variant can be issued by any instructor who holds the electric variant certification themselves

It is now possible to complete three-quarters of your PPL (Private Pilot License) training on an electric airplane. Since the Pipistrel Velis Electro is certified by the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), flight hours on the electric aircraft count toward PPL training just like hours flown on a traditional (thermal) airplane.

To be placed on the market, an aircraft requires certification issued by the EASA. This certification is obtained only after a series of ground and flight tests to ensure a certain level of safety. Therefore, an electric airplane is as safe as a traditional (thermal) airplane because it is certified according to the same standards

For now, the Velis Electro is the only EASA-certified (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) electric airplane. However, numerous aerospace manufacturers are working on 4-seat, multi-engine, aerobatic, or IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) airplanes that will gradually enter the market starting from 2025. You can find detailed information about these aircraft in the ‘Available and Upcoming Decarbonized Aircraft’ section.’

Training on an electric airplane is not more difficult than on a traditional (thermal) airplane; on the contrary! With its simplified checklists, user-friendly interfaces, and smooth handling, the Velis Electro is the perfect two-seater aircraft for learning the basics of flying

Currently, the Velis Electro has a range of 67 minutes (including regulatory reserve). The advancement of batteries will enable the same aircraft to see an increase in its range, with the upgrade included in the Green Aerolease rental service!

Electric aircraft are much quieter than combustion-powered aircraft, so noise nuisance is considerably reduced, but not totally eliminated.

As part of the certification process, the batteries have undergone a series of extensive tests to assess in detail their integrity and ability to resist overheating. Special safety features are built into the design to achieve safety levels that meet the stringent requirements of DO-311A.