Safety Updates
Welcome to our Safety Updates. Through sharing knowledge and best practices we aim to keep flying safe at E-Flight Academy. If you have safety information to share, email scmm@eflight.nl.
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Fatal accident with Velis in France
A fatal crash involving a Pipistrel Velis happened at the airport of Poitiers (France) -
Charger collision with PH-VEX — mind the ground equipment
Velis charger collided with PH-VEX skid-plate during ground movement. Charger inoperative; inspect surroundings carefully. -
Battery cooling liquid cap missing during pre-flight
Coolant low; filler cap not installed. Until further notice, pilots may not refill coolant themselves — call maintenance. -
Forced go-around — always land with more than 30% SOC
Velis was forced to go around after slower aircraft landed full stop. Plan landings with >30% SOC to handle the unexpected. -
BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL caution in flight (Velis)
Caution observed twice in recent months on two different aircraft. Hangar One inspection found no further action needed. Follow the checklist if it occurs. -
Flap overspeed prevention & response (Velis)
Velis flap limits: F1 81 kts, F2 65 kts. Monitor airspeed, don't rely on noise. Crosswind landings: consider reduced flaps. -
Winter operations preparedness — cold weather flying
Velis winter kit, battery pre-heat, defogging, bird migration awareness, slippery platforms. Plan extra prep time. -
Treat our tires right — avoid hard braking and inspect before flight
Velis and Virus tires wear quickly from hard braking. Thorough walkaround checks prevent blowouts.