Aircraft Description
N115VR is a 2007 Ripka John C RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Novack Gary A in Pottstown, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Mattituck TMX 360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N115VR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A040B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N115VR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0162, -75.6941 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N115VR was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Ripka John C aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N115VR. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC