PIPISTREL / GLIDER

Pipistrel Taurus M

A side-by-side two-seat sailplane with a retractable powerplant for self-launching.

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Pipistrel Taurus.
Pipistrel Taurus.Aleksander Markin · CC BY-SA 2.0 ↗
PropulsionRetractable piston engine (M)
ConfigurationSide-by-side · Self-launching
Simulator ecosystemsMSFS
In the catalogue1 implementations
THE AIRCRAFT

Meet Pipistrel Taurus M

Pipistrel designed the Taurus to combine independent launching with gliding flight. Its long wing and compact two-seat cockpit follow the sailplane role, while the propulsion installation can be stowed when it is no longer needed. Different powerplant developments exist within the family.

The Taurus M identifies the engine-powered version represented in this catalogue. Its flap, airbrake and landing-gear controls belong to a sailplane cockpit, making it a different proposition from a touring aircraft that happens to have a long wing.

Research-based aircraft backgroundWikipedia contributors · Pipistrel Taurus ↗
VIRTUAL VERSIONS

In your simulator

Systems, equipment and documentation for each developer’s aircraft.

MSFS 2024Included / first-party

Taurus M

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Edition / package Premium Deluxe

Compact sailplane controls

The Taurus M cockpit has an elevator-trim handle, flap controls and retractable landing gear. A combined lever serves the airbrake and parking-brake functions. The manual's cockpit diagram is the useful reference for understanding how those controls are arranged in the side-by-side cabin.

Microsoft / aircraft developers · Pipistrek Taurus M Manual ↗

Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF p.7

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Manuals & resources

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Manual

Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manualsMicrosoft / aircraft developers Pipistrek Taurus M ManualMicrosoft / aircraft developers

Aircraft background

Pipistrel TaurusWikipedia contributors · Research background · Wikipedia revision 1371907239 · retrieved 2026-09-12

Resource

MSFS 2024 FAQ and edition aircraft inventoryMicrosoft

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