Open data

At E-Flight we believe in transparency. Electric flying is new, innovative and sometimes still uncharted territory. That's why we openly share our operational data and performance. This way we show what is already possible with sustainable aviation and what steps we are taking together towards a clean future.

(This page will be updated monthly. Last updated on 03-10-2025!)

Noise Levels Pipistrel Velis Electro

Our electric fleet is whisper-quiet compared to traditional aircraft. Measurements show:

  • 47.8 dBA at cruise speed (24 kW, 80 kts, 2050 RPM) at 1,500 ft

  • 41.2 dBA at cruise speed (24 kW, 80 kts, 2050 RPM) at 3,000 ft

For comparison: that's quieter than the average conversation between two people!

Operational figures

  • More than 12,000 electric landings

  • Over 4,000 hours of electric flight time. Equivalent to 88,000 kWh charged

  • The Pipistrel Velis Electro flies an average of 45 minutes per session

  • The Velis Electro has 2 batteries, which together weigh 140 kg. The empty weight of the aircraft is 425 kg, so there is room for 2 people with a combined maximum weight of 175 kg.

  • Merlijn van Vliet (E-Flight Academy) also expects better batteries in the future. The batteries of the Pipistrel have a battery energy density of 160 Wh/kg. This means the battery can store and deliver 160 watt-hours (Wh) of energy per kilogram of weight. For comparison: in an average electric car that is 250 Wh/kg.

    'But the batteries in our aircraft are from 2020 and are therefore actually already outdated', says Van Vliet. 'Technically, batteries of 450 Wh/kg are already possible.' We only see those kinds of values in the laboratory now, adds Jolanda Stevens of KLM. 'Not yet at scale. As soon as that happens, it becomes interesting.' (Source = MT/Sprout, 8-9-2025)

  • Charging takes 20–30 minutes with our fixed airside charging stations, depending on the State of Charge and conditions

  • Charging with the mobile Pipistrel charger takes 1 hour at 32A (longer at 16A)

Charging infrastructure & energy supply

  • 4 fixed airside charging stations suitable for aircraft and electric cars

  • 504 solar panels on the roof of our high-end hangar E-Deck

  • 500 kWh battery storage for surplus energy

  • Our own solar energy covers the entire fleet and car chargers; surpluses are fed back to the grid

Our impact in numbers 🌍✈️

Through over 4000 hours of electric flying we have:

  • 68,000 liters of fuel saved

  • 157,080 kg CO₂ (over 157.1 tons) less emitted

That equals the annual CO₂ emissions of approximately 100 gasoline cars!

Our fleet

  • 5 Pipistrel Velis Electros (fully electric)

  • 2 fuel aircraft (Bristell B23 and Pipistrel Explorer)

E-Flight in numbers

  • 15–20% of all flight movements fully electric at Teuge Airport

  • 50% of all electric flight movements worldwide

Curious about the activities of the Pipistrel Velis Electro at Teuge and other airfields? Via Electric Aircraft Airports you can follow the registered flight movements of electric aircraft. Please note: this overview is a count since September 2024 – in reality we have already completed many more electric flights.

  • Expansion to Lelystad Airport in the short term

  • Winter operations in Alicante

  • Caribbean expansion (Aruba & Bonaire) planned for 2026–2027

Training & partnerships

At E-Flight we train a diverse group of students:

  • Approximately 60 PPL students

  • Larger training programs such as IR and CPL

  • Additional training: Night Rating, Advanced Courses

Additionally, we collaborate with major partners such as Ministry of Defence, Corendon, Transavia, LVNL and NLR.