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26 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

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Advait S · 26 Mar 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Pipistrel Sinus (Lambada variant) LAV

Standard Pipistrel Lambada livery

Manufacturer

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-500mm

Achievements

Winglet Watcher

Badge earned

Location

Tower

William T. Piper Memorial Airport · LHV/KLHV · Runway 27R

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Insights

Aviation History

The Pipistrel Sinus/Lambada series are popular in sport and recreational aviation as motorgliders, notable for lightweight composite construction and STOL (short takeoff and landing) capability.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare compared to major OEMs—dozens to a few hundred produced, popular in sailplane-motorglider communities.

Record Flights

No major record flights; commonly used for pilot training and recreational cross-countries.

Safety & Events

No major widely-known incidents associated with this specific model.

Future Outlook

Still produced and actively flown globally.

Specifications

Rotax 912UL (likely, can vary)

Engine

15.0 m

Wingspan

6.53 m

Length

850 km

Range

185 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

472.5 kg

MTOW

1.45 m

Height

Approximately 80-100 hp (60–75 kW)

Thrust

Not rated under ICAO commercial standards (ultralight), but typically ≤ 60 dB(A) measured at 500 ft.

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