C-FVNN - 1978 Volmer Sportsman VJ22 Aircraft Registration

C-FVNN is a 1978 Volmer SPORTSMAN VJ22, a single-engine aircraft registered to Richard R Smith in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C038D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman was a pioneering homebuilt amphibian that democratized seaplane construction for amateur builders worldwide. First flown on December 22, 1958, it was a high-wing monoplane with pusher engine configuration, side-by-side seating for two, and retractable landing gear. With 889 sets of plans sold by 1993 resulting in over 100 completed aircraft, the 24-foot-long amphibian proved that wooden construction could deliver accessible waterborne aviation. Volmer Aircraft of Burbank, California marketed the design created by sailplane designer Volmer Jensen. AviatorDB tracks 27 Volmer aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VJ22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FVNN. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.