Pipistrel VIRUS SW
40 on the U.S. register. Built from 2010 to 2026; half of them date from 2017 or earlier. California has the most (5). 58% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the VIRUS SW from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Four-cycle piston, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Rotax 912Uls2 (7), Rotax 912 Is (7), Rotax 912Uls3 (6)
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Seats
- 2
- Built of
- composite
- Maker on the register
- Pipistrel
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 4, 2013; newest August 19, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | 16 | 40% |
| Individual | 15 | 38% |
| Corporation | 7 | 18% |
| Co-owned | 2 | 5% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRUS SW | 40 | 2010 to 2026 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | 29 | 72% |
| Light sport | 11 | 28% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Venkat Tirumala M D INC1Supersonic LLC1Soar Paso LLC1Seven Thunders Publishing LLC1Moore Aviation LLC1Middleline Aviation INC1Mascot Two LLC1Journeys Aviation INC1Johnston Aviation LLC1Jeti LLC1Jcm Aviation LLC1Heron Aviation Holdings LLC1
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Venkat Tirumala M D INC | 1 |
| Supersonic LLC | 1 |
| Soar Paso LLC | 1 |
| Seven Thunders Publishing LLC | 1 |
| Moore Aviation LLC | 1 |
| Middleline Aviation INC | 1 |
| Mascot Two LLC | 1 |
| Journeys Aviation INC | 1 |
| Johnston Aviation LLC | 1 |
| Jeti LLC | 1 |
| Jcm Aviation LLC | 1 |
| Heron Aviation Holdings LLC | 1 |
Fleet pages: Middleline Aviation INC · Journeys Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
2017-04-04ERA17FA145 · Virus SW N155CL · accident near Micanopy, FL · 1 killed
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How this model compares with others, with the fleet taken into account: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Pipistrel VIRUS SW aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
40 as of November 9, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Pipistrel VIRUS SWs?
California, with 5.
Who owns the Pipistrel VIRUS SW?
58% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Pipistrel VIRUS SWs on the register built?
Between 2010 and 2026; half of them in 2017 or earlier.
How many Pipistrel VIRUS SW accidents has the NTSB recorded?
1 accidents and incidents since 1982, 1 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Pipistrel VIRUS SW made of?
The airframe is composite: carbon fibre or glass fibre set in resin, moulded in large pieces with few joints, which gives smooth shapes but needs different inspection and repair methods from metal. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
Connections how the VIRUS SW links to the rest of the register
Design
- Pipistrel 398 aircraft on the register
- Pipistrel VIRUS SW 40 registered
- Built of composite
Engines
- Rotax 912ULS2 7 of these aircraft · 100 hp
- Rotax 912 IS 7 of these aircraft · 100 hp
- Rotax 912ULS3 6 of these aircraft · 100 hp
- Rotax 912ULS series 5 of these aircraft · 100 hp
- Rotax 912 series 4 of these aircraft · 80 hp
Where they are
- California 5 of these aircraft
- Virginia 3 of these aircraft
- Indiana 3 of these aircraft
- Florida 3 of these aircraft
- Arizona 3 of these aircraft
Biggest operators
- Venkat Tirumala M D INC 1 of these aircraft
- Supersonic LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Soar Paso LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Seven Thunders Publishing LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Moore Aviation LLC 1 of these aircraft
Record
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the VIRUS SW 1 cases since 1982 · 1 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/pipistrel/virus-sw.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 40
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N937M | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Supersonic LLC Mountain Green, Utah |
Experimental | 2026-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N27PV | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Frg III INC DBA Lincoln Park, New Jersey |
Experimental | 2026-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N101RJ | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Heron Aviation Holdings LLC Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Experimental | 2026-04-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N531VA | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Jcm Aviation LLC Alvarado, Texas |
Experimental | 2026-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N345EA | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Light sport | 2026-03-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3232H | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Seven Thunders Publishing LLC Fort White, Florida |
Experimental | 2025-10-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34WF | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Johnston Aviation LLC Melbourne Beach, Florida |
Light sport | 2025-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N722JK | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Experimental | 2025-07-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N447XS | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Crow Island Aero LLC Stow, Massachusetts |
Light sport | 2025-06-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N228JW | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2025-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N44TN | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Moore Aviation LLC Cedar Springs, Michigan |
Experimental | 2025-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N886TW | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Boson Aviation LLC Pleasanton, California |
Light sport | 2025-04-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N193JH | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Frami LLC Phoenix, Arizona |
Experimental | 2024-12-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N353EA | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2024-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N69PV | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Indiana |
Experimental | 2024-10-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N42PV | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2023-12-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N742SV | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Discover More LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Experimental | 2023-11-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93446 | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Soar Paso LLC Templeton, California |
Light sport | 2023-06-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N202MM | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Journeys Aviation INC Boulder, Colorado |
Light sport | 2023-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N463LP | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
C2 Holdings 20 LLC Chesapeake, Virginia |
Light sport | 2023-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N667Z | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Mascot Two LLC Boise, Idaho |
Experimental | 2023-04-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N333RK | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Venkat Tirumala M D INC Placerville, California |
Experimental | 2022-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N727KL | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Conch Key Aviation INC Marathon, Florida |
Experimental | 2022-10-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N24ES | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2022-08-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N343TW | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Jeti LLC Helena, Montana |
Experimental | 2022-02-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38SW | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
F33 INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2021-04-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N913AT | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Indiana |
Experimental | 2021-03-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N898RG | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Oregon |
Light sport | 2021-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N537PV | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Middleline Aviation INC Ballston Spa, New York |
Experimental | 2019-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N741TR | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Co-owned owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2018-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N665EZ | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Chaouli Consulting Group INC Moriarty, New Mexico |
Experimental | 2018-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N678WX | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2017-11-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N244RK | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Idaho |
Experimental | 2017-10-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1345 | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Withheld at owner's request | Experimental | 2017-08-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N869AR | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner California |
Light sport | 2016-08-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3852D | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2014-07-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80SW | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner New York |
Light sport | 2014-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N536PV | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Four Delta Tango LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2013-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N345M | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Experimental | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N396EA | Pipistrel VIRUS SW |
Elemental Aviation Lc Wichita, Kansas |
Light sport | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |