Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER Aircraft
The Pipistrel Alpha Trainer is a fixed-gear, Rotax 912-powered Light Sport two-seater designed as a low-cost trainer and time-builder. Derived from the Virus airframe but simplified (fixed gear, fixed-pitch prop), it is one of the most economical ways to train or build hours — very low fuel burn, light controls and a modern composite airframe. It competes with the Cessna 162, Tecnam P2002 and Flight Design CT in the LSA trainer market.
13 used Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Used median asking $145,000 · updated 18 hours ago
Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER Specifications
Model specThe Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER is a 2-seat light sport with a cruise speed of 108 kt (200 km/h), a range of 324 nm (600 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER for Sale
Browse all listings →Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER asking prices range from $63,068 to $239,000, with a median of $145,000 (market reference $120,000).
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Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER Price & Cost
How much does a Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER cost? Used ALPHA TRAINER prices: $63K – $239K, average $145K (median $145K); market reference $120K, across 5 priced of 13 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER
Buying a Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER
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Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER
| 2018 Alpha Trainer | $130,000 |
| 2024 Alpha Trainer | $150,000 |
Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER Safety Record
Across all ALPHA TRAINER variants, 6 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2013–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
6
Total Events
4
Incidents
1
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Colorado City, AZ | Incident | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s never-exceed speed (VNE) during maneuvering, which resulted in the in-flight se… |
| May 28, 2021 | Fort Collins, CO | Serious | A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the loss of control o… |
| Oct 08, 2020 | Rural Hall, NC | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in… |
| May 30, 2019 | Salida, CO | Incident | The pilot's failure to replace the fuel cap after fueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhausti… |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Pompano Beach, FL | Incident | The pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
NTSB records 2013–2025. Includes all Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.