C-GFKP - 1999 Bede BD5B Aircraft Registration

C-GFKP is a 1999 Bede BD5B, a single-engine aircraft registered to David Peter Shykula in Calgary, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C052F0 (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 Bede BD-5J Micro was the world's smallest jet aircraft, a revolutionary single-seat homebuilt that captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts in the 1970s. First flown in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by a small turbojet engine producing 200 pounds of thrust and capable of seating one pilot in a semi-reclined position. With an empty weight of just 358.8 pounds and a top speed of 300 miles per hour, it was manufactured by Bede Aircraft Company of Newton, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 35 Bede aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BD5J.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GFKP. 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.