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A sleek Pipistrel Lambada motorglider on display, instantly recognizable by its long, winglet-tipped wings and retractable gear.
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Spotter's notes
Glider parked and takeoff
Aircraft identity
Registration
N6023B
ICAO Type
LAV
Model
Pipistrel Sinus (Lambada variant)
Manufacturer
Pipistrel
Livery
Standard Pipistrel Lambada livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rotax 912UL (likely, can vary)
Thrust
Approximately 80-100 hp (60–75 kW)
Wingspan
15.0 m
Length
6.53 m
Height
1.45 m
MTOW
472.5 kg
Range
850 km
Capacity
2 passengers
Cruise Speed
185 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated under ICAO commercial standards (ultralight), but typically ≤ 60 dB(A) measured at 500 ft.
Location
Airport Code
LHV/KLHV
Airport Name
William T. Piper Memorial Airport
Runway
27R
Viewing Spot
Tower
Camera
Device
Cannon EOS RP
Lens
100-500mm