N12VF - 1982 Schempp-hirth Ventus-b Aircraft Registration

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1982 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-B

Aircraft Description

N12VF is a 1982 Schempp-hirth VENTUS-B, a none aircraft registered to Pfiffner Richard H in Hornbrook, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on February 19, 1998. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N12VF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0533A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12VF was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schempp-hirth is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VENTUS-B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12VF. 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
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS-B
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 1983
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 19, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
PFIFFNER RICHARD H
Address
3901 RIVER CT
City
HORNBROOK
State / Zip Code
California96044-9737
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051472
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0533A

Additional Details

Registration
N12VF
Serial Number
113
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00482062

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC