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Military training in Denmark will be done in eco-friendly electric planes
Pipistrel Velis Electro
Divulgação/Pipistrel
Rafael Ramos
6/9/2021
Designs for new generations of aircraft are promising to be more environmentally friendly and more efficient. However, these designs are often used in commercial aviation. What if projects like this were used in other spheres of activity?
An action plan for the environment in Denmark includes the use of a single-engine electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft, in training for military pilots.
Pipistrel Velis Electro
Divulgação/Pipistrel
The two-seat aircraft will complement Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) Saab T-17 trainers. The planes should be available to the Air Force in September this year.
According to Defense Minister Trine Bramsen: “Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to [alleviating] climate change. The electric aircraft will be used for training, among other things. The experience will be important for future acquisitions of equipment in the defense area”.
According to Lt. Col. Casper Borge Nielsen, the aircraft will be tested and evaluated by experienced personnel before being used in the training program for new pilots.
Cockpit do Pipistrel Velis Electro
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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