Many constraints arise due to the environmental impact of aviation…
– Imposed silence slots at certain airfields
– Strong tensions between users and residents near the airfields
– Significant increase in fuel prices…
… in addition to the daily challenges faced by flight schools :
– Attracting student pilots
– Maintaining economic balance
– Operating reliable and available aircraft
2 main factors are causing the various constraints affecting general aviation: environmental impact and noise pollution. In the long run, if the environmental transition in aviation does not take place, the activity of flight schools is directly threatened.
Aviation, whether for leisure or professional purposes, is currently an activity with a significant carbon footprint. With the general environmental awareness, our passion is increasingly being criticized for its significant CO2 emissions.
In recent years, strong tensions have arisen between airport users and local residents due to the noise generated by flights with traditional combustion engines. These tensions are growing stronger and have become a real hindrance to the development of the activity, affecting an increasing number of flight schools.
Environmentally friendly aircraft : zero CO2 emissions during flights
Quiet aircraft : emits only 60dB, which is 14 times quieter than a conventional piston-engine aircraft (83dB)*
* A decrease of 3dB is perceived as a halving of the noise.
Electric planes are particularly interesting for flight training. With the autonomy available to date, it is already possible to practice 2/3 of the PPL (Private Pilot License) training. In 2-3 years, autonomy will be improved and we will be able to do 100% of the training in electricity. The electric aircraft also has flight qualities ideal for handling training and benefits from a quick and efficient start-up to maximize the flight time useful for training on a lesson.
The Velis Electro is very popular with pilots. Light, it is easy to move and with its short checklists and getting started it is easy to use. In addition, thanks to the fixed weight of the batteries, the centering is always perfect, this offers excellent flight quality. Finally, from sunrise to sunset, the Velis Electro can fly without creating tension with local residents because it is silent (60dB, the equivalent of a discussion).
Rental services have been prevalent in aviation for decades, particularly for airlines. It has become an essential acquisition method in the industry
Known rents in advance.
Maintenance and insurance included: no unpleasant surprises in case of breakdown or accident.
Avoid immobilizing cash, unlike purchasing. Monthly rents paid along with the flight hours flown (and paid for by the school's license holders).
Limited-duration contract without the risks associated with aircraft resale. Enables testing of electric aircraft without bearing the technological risk.
No 50-hour inspections, inspections every 100 flight hours.
Low risk of breakdowns: fewer moving parts and wear components.
Fleet monitored by an EASA-certified organization (CAMO).
Maintenance network trained on the aircraft throughout Europe.
On-site maintenance operations organized.
Each tenant benefits from the negotiating power of the world's largest Velis Electro fleet.