C-ICUC - 1984 Sorrell Hiperlight SNS-8 Aircraft Registration

SNS2

1984 Sorrell HIPERLIGHT SNS-8

Aircraft Description

C-ICUC is a 1984 Sorrell HIPERLIGHT SNS-8, a single-engine aircraft registered to James Ernest John Thomson in Calgary, Ab, Alberta. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C090A3 (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 Sorrell SNS-2 Guppy pioneered the negative-stagger biplane configuration for homebuilders, introducing an innovative design where the upper wing sat behind the lower wing for improved visibility and handling characteristics. First flown in 1967, it was a single-seat enclosed-cabin biplane powered by a 32-horsepower Rotax 377 two-stroke engine. With a 21-foot wingspan and maximum speed of 90 mph, the wooden aircraft weighed just 350 pounds empty and 600 pounds fully loaded. The kit was manufactured by Sorrell Aviation of Tenino, Washington. AviatorDB tracks 15 Sorrell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SNS2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-ICUC. 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
1984
Manufacturer
Sorrell
Model
HIPERLIGHT SNS-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SNS2SNS-2 Guppy
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
James Ernest John Thomson
Address
24 Douglasbank Gardens Se
City
Calgary, Ab
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT2Z2C9
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C090A3

Additional Details

Registration
C-ICUC
Serial Number
130 KB
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
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