C-IFWM - 1998 Corben Corben Baby Ace Aircraft Registration

BACE

1998 Corben CORBEN BABY ACE

Aircraft Description

C-IFWM is a 1998 Corben CORBEN BABY ACE, a single-engine aircraft registered to Jim Oke in Lakefield, Ontario. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C098CD (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 Corben Baby Ace D pioneered the homebuilt aircraft movement as the world's first commercially marketed kit plane for amateur builders. The prototype first flew on November 15, 1956, representing an extensive redesign of Orland J. Corben's original 1929 creation. This single-seat parasol monoplane featured a fabric-covered steel-tube fuselage with wooden wings and typically mounted a 65-horsepower Continental A65 engine. The aircraft measured over 64 feet in wingspan and was manufactured through plans and kits by various companies including the original Corben Aircraft Company of Madison, Wisconsin. AviatorDB tracks 23 Corben aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BACE.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-IFWM. 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
1998
Manufacturer
Corben
Model
CORBEN BABY ACE
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BACEBaby Ace D
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Jim Oke
Address
245 Queen Street
P.O. Box 894
City
Lakefield
State / Zip Code
OntarioK0L2H0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C098CD

Additional Details

Registration
C-IFWM
Serial Number
2739 CFB
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: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC