Texel will become the world's first island for electric flight lessons

Texel wordt het eerste eiland ter wereld voor elektrische vlieglesvluchten

TEXEL - In a step towards sustainable aviation, the Dutch island Texel has the honor of being the first island in the world where electric flight training flights are conducted. From July to August, E-Flight Academy will be operating with one of its 100% electric airplanes on the island. 

Interesting for island groups
The choice for Texel as the unique location for this pilot is twofold. Firstly, Texel highly values sustainability. Secondly, E-Flight Academy sees island groups as extremely suitable for electric flying, partly because of the range of future aircraft.

Free trials for locals and tourists
Locals and tourists have the unique opportunity to take a trial lesson for €265 in the months of July and August. proeflesThe trial flight, lasting about 40 minutes, offers participants a full experience of flying in an electric airplane. Upon arrival at Texel Airport, participants receive a briefing and explanation about the aircraft and the technology behind it. They learn about the flight characteristics and controls, taxi to the runway, and then take off for 35 to 40 minutes in the air above the island. The flying lesson, including debriefing, lasts a total of two hours. If one is enthusiastic about the trial lesson, they can immediately book curriculum on the island continue. 

For existing pilots
In addition to the trial lessons, E-Flight Academy also offers E-Conversion Offer a program for existing pilots who want to learn to fly electrically. This program consists of five lessons and is also offered in Texel.

Fly quietly and cleanly
The collaboration between E-Flight Academy and Texel Airport promises a lot for the future of sustainable aviation. With this step, both parties want to introduce all stakeholders at and around the airport to quiet and clean flying. This development marks an important step towards a more sustainable aviation sector. 

Electric flying in numbers:

Type: Pipistrel Velis Electro
Country of origin: Slovenia
Call-signs E-Flight Fleet: -EFL, EN ZEF, F-GHBD, F-HGBC
Vliegtijd: 50 min. + 10 min. reserve
Max. number of persons: 2 
Max. total weight of persons: 175kg and 185kg (for the F-GHBD, F-HGBC)
Max. length persons: 1.95m
Weight empty: 425kg
Max. take-off weight: 600kg
Spanwijdte: 10.71m
Number of batteries: 2
ergy content per battery: 11 kWh
Weight per battery: 70kg
Vermogen: 57.6 kW/ 77pk
Cruising speed: 80 knots
Max. geluid: 60db 
Cost trial lesson: €265,-
Costs license (PPL) €18.965,-
Cost E-Conversion €1.800,-
Meer info: www.eflight.nl / hello@eflight.nl 055 203 2230
Perscontact: merlijn@eflight.nl 

Download all images of the E-Flight Fleet 2022 here

Download an introduction presentation of E-Flight here