Collaborative Aeronautics Program (CAP) students who got to tour the Waterloo Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower.
The Pipistrel Velis Electro comes with a charger designed for the European 400-volt electrical system. This means that a special transformer needs to be installed at any North American airport where the Velis is to charge. (Note: Pipistrel is developing an adapter which will allow the Velis to be charged using CCS chargers, which will remove this hurdle. CCS is one of the most widely used electric vehicle charging standards.)
University of Waterloo student shares how they didn't have to choose between geography and aviation because the school offers a combined program that includes both.
Geography & Aviation student at the University of Waterloo gives their tips on how to have a successful first year in the aviation program.