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What a Pipistrel Explorer costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 6 Pipistrel Explorer aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Pipistrel Explorer cost?

There are 6 Pipistrel Explorer listings on PlaneFox right now, 6 of them priced. They ask between EUR 145,000 and EUR 189,000, with a median of EUR 186,000.

How far can a Pipistrel Explorer fly?

A Pipistrel Explorer flies about 646 nm, roughly 1,196 km, which is about 4 h 51 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Pipistrel Explorer cost to own?

A Pipistrel Explorer costs about EUR 2,316 a month to own and fly: EUR 935 to run it, plus EUR 1,381 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 186,500. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 102 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Pipistrel Explorer

How much does a Pipistrel Explorer cost?
The median asking price for a Pipistrel Explorer on PlaneFox is EUR 186,000, measured across the Pipistrel Explorer listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 145,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 189,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Pipistrel Explorer?
Pipistrel Explorer aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 145,000 to EUR 189,000, with a median asking price of EUR 186,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Pipistrel Explorer aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 6 Pipistrel Explorer aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Pipistrel Explorer for sale?
Every Pipistrel Explorer PlaneFox can see is on this page — 6 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Italy (1), followed by Poland (1) and Hungary (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Pipistrel Explorer in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Pipistrel Explorer?
On a used Pipistrel Explorer, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Pipistrel Explorer

Aircraft overview

The Pipistrel Explorer is a two-seat, high-wing light sport aircraft from Pipistrel of Slovenia, developed from the company’s composite Virus family. It entered the market in the 2010s as a factory-built aircraft for private touring, training and economical cross-country flying. The type matters because it combines a modern composite airframe, low fuel burn and straightforward Rotax power in a package that is often compared with other used light sport aircraft rather than with older certified trainers.

Performance & specifications

Typical Pipistrel Explorer performance is centered on efficiency rather than payload or cabin size. Published figures vary with propeller, equipment and national certification category, but buyers commonly see cruise speeds around 115 to 130 knots. Range is commonly quoted at roughly 600 to 700 nautical miles with suitable reserves. Useful load is typically in the 500 lb class, depending on installed equipment and operating weight limits. The aircraft is powered by the Rotax 912 series, most commonly the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS, driving a lightweight propeller. Service ceiling is generally listed around 18,000 to 20,000 feet, although most operations are conducted well below that.

Cabin & avionics

The Explorer has side-by-side seating for two under a large canopy, with a compact but bright cabin and good outward visibility. Baggage capacity is limited compared with larger touring aircraft, so loading discipline is important on longer trips. Avionics vary by year and original customer specification. Many examples use modern light aircraft glass panels such as Dynon SkyView, often paired with a Garmin portable navigator or panel-mounted GPS, radio, transponder and engine monitoring. Buyers should not assume Garmin Perspective or G1000 equipment, which are not typical for this model.

Buying & value

On the used market, the Pipistrel Explorer usually appeals to buyers seeking low operating costs, composite construction and modern avionics in a relatively recent light sport aircraft. Important checks include complete airframe records, Rotax maintenance history, propeller condition, canopy condition, landing gear wear, parachute system status if fitted and any repairs to composite structure. Common differences between aircraft include avionics fit, propeller type, parachute installation, exterior finish and certification category. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price around EUR 186,000, with listed examples ranging from about EUR 145,000 to EUR 189,000, placing it toward the newer and more technically equipped end of the used light sport market.

6 Pipistrel Explorer aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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