C-GHWZ - 1976 Bakeng Duce Bakeng Duce Aircraft Registration

DUCE

1976 Bakeng Duce BAKENG DUCE

Aircraft Description

C-GHWZ is a 1976 Bakeng Duce BAKENG DUCE, a single-engine aircraft registered to Tyler Edward Butler in Oil Springs, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0597A (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 Bakeng Duce was a homebuilt aircraft design that captured the spirit of Golden Age aviation for amateur builders starting in the 1970s. First flown in the early 1970s, it featured a parasol-wing monoplane configuration with two tandem open cockpits and fixed tailwheel landing gear. The aircraft measured modest dimensions suitable for sport flying with a typical cruise speed of 75-85 mph. Designed by former Boeing engineer Jerry Bakeng, the aircraft was offered as plans-built construction rather than factory production. AviatorDB tracks 4 Bakeng Duce aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DUCE.

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

Model Year
1976
Manufacturer
Bakeng Duce
Model
BAKENG DUCE
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DUCEDuce
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Tyler Edward Butler
Address
5092 Courtright Line
RR3
City
Oil Springs
State / Zip Code
OntarioN0N1P0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0597A

Additional Details

Registration
C-GHWZ
Serial Number
1-55
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC