C-GTHR - 1982 Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 Aircraft Registration

1982 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24

Aircraft Description

C-GTHR is a 1982 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24, a aircraft registered to Rainbow Balloons Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0779C (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.

Balloon Works is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 635 Balloon Works aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FIREFLY 8-24 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GTHR. 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
1982
Manufacturer
Balloon Works
Model
FIREFLY 8-24
Type Aircraft
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Rainbow Balloons Ltd.
Address
1316-87th Avenue SW
City
Calgary
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT2V0W3
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0779C

Additional Details

Registration
C-GTHR
Serial Number
11133
Number of Engines
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