2025 Pipistrel Virus SWLight Sport Aircraft Aircraft

The 2025 Pipistrel Virus SW is a new light sport aircraft offering uncompromised performance with a fully customizable configuration. As the Canadian distributor for Pipistrel, Apex Aircraft Sales highlights the Virus SW's record-breaking capabilities, including high-altitude operations up to 15,000 ft and short-field performance. The aircraft is available with multiple Rotax engine options ranging from 80 hp to a 115 hp turbocharged 914 series, paired with a two-blade hydraulic constant-speed propeller. Its aerodynamic efficiency enables a cruise speed of up to 150 kts and a range of nearly 900 nm, supported by a composite airframe with a Kevlar-reinforced cockpit and standard ballistic parachute system (GRS 6/600 SD).

The Virus SW is IFR-capable and features a SkyView HDX 1100 glass cockpit with integrated autopilot, ADS-B out (Funke TRT800), and a customizable carbon fiber instrument panel. With a useful payload exceeding 660 lbs, the aircraft is suited for cross-country flying, surveillance, and training missions. Additional highlights include wing-mounted air brakes, Beringer main wheel disc brakes, and a luxurious leather interior. The aircraft is tariff-free in Canada and made to order, with options for special mission adaptations upon request.