AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – VIRUS 912 S-LSA GLIDER
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3. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND DESCRIPTIONS.
Pipistrel Virus S-LSA Glider is intended for recreational, sport, cross-country, and training; but it is not
approved for aerobatic operation.
The Virus is a single engine, carbon, Kevlar, and glass aircraft with two side-by-side seats. It is equipped
with a tricycle gear undercarriage with a steerable nose wheel and toe brakes. The fuselage is a carbon
shell with carbon/Kevlar seats integrated. The wing is a mono-spar construction with a sandwich skin
composed of two layers of fiberglass with a foam core. Control surfaces are of the same construction.
The aircraft is controlled by a dual push-pull control system. The ailerons and elevator are controlled by
the control sticks located between the pilot's and co-pilot’s legs. The rudder is controlled by the rudder
pedals, flaps and spoilers are operated by control levers located between the pilots.
3.1 Operating weights and loading SN: 359.
empty weight
702.5 lbs (319.3 kg)
max. takeoff weight (MTOM)
1210 lbs (550 kg)
fuel capacity (full)
2 x 13 gal = 26 US gal (100 L)
fuel capacity (usable)
24.5 US gal (93 L)
max. fuel weight allowable
167 lbs (76 kg)
maximum useful load
508 lbs (231.1 kg)
minimum combined cockpit crew weight
119 lbs (54 kg)
maximum combined cockpit crew weight
519 lbs (227.3 kg)
luggage weight
55 lbs (25 kg) (80 lbs (40 kg) if GRS is removed)
WARNING!
Should any of the above-listed values be exceeded, the others MUST be reduced in order to
keep MTOM below 1210 lbs (550 kg). Pay special attention to luggage weight as this is the only applicable
