D-MCPE

D-MCPE is an Impulse 100. SkyMeter has tracked 18 flights totalling 17 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is DE-0394 to EDTY. Service window in our records spans 50 days. The Impulse 100 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,323 lb, light wake category.

About the Impulse 100

The Impulse 100 represents a pioneering step in electric aviation training, developed by German manufacturer Impulse Flugzeugbau as a purpose-built electric two-seat trainer. Certified under EASA CS-23 standards, this aircraft addresses the growing demand for sustainable flight training solutions with zero direct emissions and significantly reduced operating costs compared to conventional piston trainers. Its electric propulsion system delivers quiet operation, a major advantage for flight schools operating near noise-sensitive areas, while the simplified powerplant reduces maintenance complexity and eliminates the need for avgas infrastructure.

The aircraft's 600-kilogram maximum takeoff weight and modest performance envelope make it well-suited for ab-initio training and local pattern work, though its limited endurance of approximately one hour requires careful mission planning. With a cruise speed around 86 knots and a never-exceed speed of 108 knots, the Impulse 100 operates in a similar flight regime to traditional trainers like the Cessna 152, but with the operational benefits of electric power including instant torque response and reduced cockpit heat. The type has found its niche primarily in European flight training organizations seeking to modernize their fleets with environmentally conscious technology.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with activity spanning routes.