Pipistrel Taurus M

Name: Pipistrel Taurus M
Brand: Microsoft / Got Friends
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (45 reviews)

Microsoft / Got Friends

PIPISTRELTAURUSMOTORGLIDERSAILPLANESOARING

4.7/5 (45)

USD 9.99

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Added: August 12, 2025
Updated: November 21, 2025

The Microsoft Flight Simulator Pipistrel Taurus M is a two-seat, self-launching motor glider developed by Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel. It combines a retractable engine and propeller, a side-by-side cockpit, and an aerodynamically efficient sailplane airframe for independent powered takeoffs and unpowered soaring. The package comes with the following liveries: Factory and Azure.

The Taurus is a 2-seat motorized sailplane developed and manufactured by Slovenian aircraft firm Pipistrel. The company developed the Taurus as an uncompromising, high-performance soaring craft that could self-launch. The sailplane incorporates a retractable onboard thrust system consisting of a piston engine and a belt-driven propeller. The thrust system can be deployed for launch and then fully retracted into a drag-free housing. It can also be deployed mid-flight for an altitude boost or for cross-country touring. The Taurus is considered a light sport / microlight aircraft due to its light weight.

Pipistrel undertook the Taurus initiative in 2001 to create a lightweight sailplane that could take to the sky without assistance from tow aircraft or ground launch systems. It took its maiden flight in 2004 and production is ongoing. The innovative design features composite construction, a T-tail empennage, and a standard undercarriage. The two main landing gear wheels can be manually retracted, and the tail wheel is tied to the rudder for agile taxiing.

The wing of the Taurus was painstakingly designed for optimum soaring in all types of lift, including thermal lift, ridge lift, and mountain and gravity wave lift. Mounted mid-fuselage directly behind the cockpit, it is a high-aspect-ratio design with integrated winglets to counter the development of drag-inducing vortices. The wing comprises flaperons and spoilers for flight control and lift / descent augmentation. The wing has removable wingtips for ease of storage and transport. The wing gives the Taurus an impressive 41:1 glide ratio.

The roomy cockpit of the Taurus boasts side-by-side seating, a high-visibility canopy, and a center-mounted avionics station with a full suite of soaring instrumentation including variometer and flight computer. The onboard thrust system, located behind the wing, deploys by rotating out of an enclosure and is controlled with a series of switches in the cockpit. It consists of a 2-cylinder, 53-horsepower Rotax 503 engine that is mounted within a carbon fiber housing with an integrated propeller boom. The engine drives a 2-blade, fixed-pitch, wood propeller via belt drive. The system automatically centers the propeller during retraction, simplifying the overall powered flight process for the pilot. The Taurus has two onboard rechargeable batteries, one for the engine starter and one to power the avionics and other electronic equipment. The engine’s onboard generator charges both batteries when it runs, and onboard solar panels charge the avionics battery continuously in sunlight.

The Taurus measures 23 feet, 11 inches in length, stands 4 feet, 8 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 49 feet, 1 inch. The sailplane can launch with 590 feet of ground roll, and it climbs at 580 feet per minute while under power. It carries 7.1 gallons of fuel and burns 3.1 gallons per hour while cruising at a speed of 74 miles per hour, giving it a run time of 2.3 hours.

VERSION 0.2.0 RELEASED OCTOBER 22, 2026

Fixed Marketplace Title Data
Fixed Marketplace Creator Data
Fixed Marketplace Historical Data
Fixed Marketplace Description Data
Fixed Marketplace Support Data
Fixed Marketplace Tags Data
Fixed Marketplace Thumbnail Data
Fixed Marketplace Background Data
Fixed Marketplace Slider Data
Fixed Marketplace Scroller Data
Fixed Marketplace Liveries Data

VERSION 0.0.1 RELEASED APRIL 30, 2024

Initial Milestone for the Pipistrel Taurus
Started 3D Model Cleaning Work
Started Coding Cleaning Work
Started Artwork Cleaning Work
Started Modern Avionics Upgrade
Started New Flight Model
Started New Engine Dynamics
Started New FLT Fixes
Added Tow/Winch Launch (Still need to fine tune Ref. Points)
Added New Textures for Various Items
Fixed Propeller and Blur States
Removed Broken Bone Animations (Still need to re-animate)
Removed Wing Flex (Working on Upgrading to More Accurate System)
Removed old Avionics and HTML Coding

VERSION 0.0.2 RELEASED MAY 31, 2024

Updated Flight Stick Logic
Updated LX Navigation Coding
Fine-Tuned LX Variometer Logic
XML Code Re-Arrangement and Naming Structures
Added Dimming Switch with Brightness Logic
Added Multiplayer Animations to Cone and Propeller
Fixed Yawstring Behaivor
Updated IBIS Engine Coding
Updated Exterior Artwork
Further Updated Interior Panel 3D Modeling
Added Copilot Visibility
Updated Seatbelt 3D Modeling

VERSION 0.0.3 RELEASED JUNE 30, 2024

Adjusted Flight Model
Adjusted Engine Model
Adjusted Soundpack
Further Adjusted Interactive Points with Enviroment Sounds
Adjusted LX Variometer and Updated to Latest Alongside Stemme
Added LX Navigation and Updated to Latest Alongside Stemme
Moved Variometer to Left Side of Panel
Moved Analog Vario to Right Side of Panel
Added Headphone Simulation to Soundpack
Updated Various Foley Sounds and Switches

VERSION 0.0.4 RELEASED JULY 31, 2024

Fixed multiple LX Variometer Bugs
Added newest LX Variometer and Navigation HTML coding
Updated Camera Views
Updated Flight Model, Adverse Yaw, Engine, and Spoilers

VERSION 0.0.5 RELEASED AUGUST 24, 2024

xterior Canopy Entrance Sounds

VERSION 0.0.6 RELEASED AUGUST 25, 2024

Minor Tweaks to LX Navigation and Model Interior/Exterior Coding
Final Sounds Incorperated included Tow Release Sounds

VERSION 0.0.7 RELEASED AUGUST 31, 2024

Minor Clean-Up of Files to Ensure Easier File Management between MSFS 2020 / MSFS 2024.
Removed an Accidental Emissive Material
Fixed Audio Issue with Multiplayer Aircraft and Enviroment
Finalized Speed Brake Effectiveness

VERSION 0.0.8 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Added Aircraft.CFG Type Designators for Multiplayer
Fixed Multiple Texture Bake (AO) Issues
Fixed Engine Retraction/Extension in Multiplayer
Various Code Optimization for Performance
Adjusted Showcase Cameras for Wingflex Clipping

VERSION 0.0.9 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Added International Localization Translations
Fine-Tuned Multiplayer AeroTowing WASM Coding
Fixed LX Vario Texture Issue
Fixed Major Com/Nav Node Name Issue in 3D Program (Causing Issues)

VERSION 0.1.0 RELEASED OCTOBER 3, 2024

Added Pre-Flight Covers in Preparation for MSFS 2024
In MSFS 2020, Pre-Flight Covers are only visible in Hangar
Added Additional Tooltips for MSFS 2024 Configure Menu UI
Adjusted Aircraft.cfg for MSFS 2024 Preparation
Added Various New Textures
Added New MSFS 2024 Coding for Synced Integration
Added New MSFS 2024 Thumbnails for Synced Integration
Adjusted Aircraft.cfg for MSFS 2024 Synced Integration
Adjusted Cockpit.cfg for MSFS 2024 Synced Integration
Adjusted Lighting .FX for MSFS 2024 Synced Integration

VERSION 0.1.1 RELEASED OCTOBER 25, 2024

Release Candidate Version
Fully Upgraded Flight Model
Fully Upgraded Electrical Systems
Added LODs to Interior and Exterior Models
Added Additional Coding for MSFS 2024 Syncronization
Adjusted All CFGs, FLTs and XMLs
Adjusted All Visual Effects
Adjusted All Lights and FX Parameters
Finalized All 3D Modeling and Artwork
Added Preflight Covers
Fixed Various Interaction Bugs
Fixed Various Memory Leaks
Fixed Various HTML Loops
Fixed Various Texture Issues
Added Additional Localization Data
Finalized Sound Packs
Finalized Checklists
Finalized Camera Views

VERSION 0.1.2 RELEASED NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Alligned ICAO Aircraft Type Designators for Multiplayer Conflictions
Adjusted Hangar View with Preflight Covers
Updated Glass Smudge Texture
Updated Working Title v2 Brightness Controllers
Updated Positions of Blue Pins on Preflight
Updated Sound.XML Organization
Updated SoundAI.XML Organization
Fixed Fuel Valve Spawn State (Apron)

VERSION 0.1.3 RELEASED NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fully Ingested Final LOCs for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024

VERSION 0.1.4 RELEASED JANUARY 8, 2025

Temporarily Removed Heat Blur Effects while in VR
Updated LX Family Avionics Suite with Various Ui Improvements
Updated LX Family Avionics Suite with Additional Flight plan Support
Updated Solar Charging to be On by Default in Multiple Spawn States
Updated Solar Recharging Rate due to Battery Depletion Rate too Fast
Increased Display Brightness for Dim Switch Conditions
Replaced Various Multiplayer Variables to Alleviate Engine Retraction and Propeller Flickering

VERSION 0.1.5 RELEASED MARCH 11, 2025

Fixed Spawning with Elevator Trim Full Forward
Removed Heat Blur VR Check (Right Eye Fixed in SU1)
Reverted Avionics Brightness (Avionics Fixed in SU1)
Added New LX Family Avionics System with Various Ui Improvements
Added Additional Flightplan Support with EFB Load/Save Features
Fixed Exterior Registration Color and Added Dynamic Support
Fixed Headphone Mode not Allowing for Aircraft Exit/Entrance
Added Additional Thumbnails for Career Mode and Configure Menu
Synced Mandatory Exterior Coding Updates with Interior Updates Section

VERSION 0.1.6 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

Overhauled to Support LX Family Version 2.2.1.
Added New Variometer Sounds
Added Additional Customization Settings
Added NB21 Logger Support
Added Improved Map and UI Interface
Added External Hotkey Support to LX Nav/Vario
Added Adverse Yaw Control
Added Yawstring Visibility Control
Added Automatic Grid Cell Height Adjustment
Added Grid Quick-Hide Functionality
Updated Font Fallbacks
Updated Systems.cfg LVars
Updated Panel.cfg Fallbacks
Updated Panel.xml Configurations
Updated Model.xml Coding
Added Missing Turkish Language LOC Strings
Fixed Various Emissive Issues with Avionics Brightness
Updated Controls Reactivity
Updated Elevator, Aileron and Rudder Scaling
Updated Elevator, Aileron and Rudder Gyro Stability
Updated Flying FLTs for Missing Parameter SimOnGround=False
Fixed Canopy Sound Effect and Engine Sound while Opened

VERSION 0.1.7 RELEASED OCTOBER 4, 2025

Fixed Excessive Landing Feet/Sec Landing Rate
Fixed Multiple FLTs to Ensure Glider Spawns in a Gliding Configuration

VERSION 0.1.8 RELEASED NOVEMBER 16, 2025

Fixed Logo Graphic Misspelling on Exterior

VERSION 0.1.9 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Added Latest LX Family Suite (v2.2.1) and Added Latest PolarCurves
Added New Ability to Install/Remove Mounted Magnetic Compass from LX Navigation Settings
Added New Got Friends MGL Gauge with Fuel, Ballast, Electrical and Engine Pages
Added New LX Navigation Settings for MGL Gauge Units of Measurement (Imperial/Metric)
Added Ability to Change MGL Pages with Knob or F1/F2 Function Buttons
Added Hotkeys to MGL (DECREASE COM3 VOLUME: F1, INCREASE COM3 VOLUME: F2, SET COM3 VOLUME: UNITS)
Added Missing Flight Performance Parameters for Improved EFB Simulation and Control
Fixed Various Pitch, CG, Trim, Flap Parameters and Improved Flight Model for Realism
Fixed Weight Loadout on Initial Spawn causing 48% CG (Now 28% as Recommended in Manual)
Fixed Copilot Seat for Shared Copilot/Passenger (Compatibility with Copilot Addons)
Fixed Solar Charging Logic and New Diagnosis Simulation Variable for Developers
Fixed Pilot Camera Position so the Pilot Avatar Doesn't Bleed through Camera Opacity
Updated Keyboard Response and Force Feedback Parameters for Improved Responses
Updated Stick and Rudder Profile for Improved Ai/Autopilot Usage
Removed Incompatible Landing VFX and Added Latest Landing VFX for Hardware Optimization

Pipistrel Taurus M

Microsoft / Got Friends

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