C-GNNI - 1987 Bede BD5B Aircraft Registration

BD5J

1987 Bede BD5B

Aircraft Description

C-GNNI is a 1987 Bede BD5B, a single-engine aircraft registered to Norman Bond in Welland, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C06857 (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-GNNI. 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
1987
Manufacturer
Bede
Model
BD5B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BD5JBD-5J Micro
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Norman Bond
Address
80822 Regional Rd 27
City
Welland
State / Zip Code
OntarioL3B5N6
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C06857

Additional Details

Registration
C-GNNI
Serial Number
1953
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: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC