N153EG - Pipistrel D O O Ajdovscina Virus 912 SW Aircraft Registration

N153EG is a Pipistrel D O O Ajdovscina VIRUS 912 SW, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Shafer James W in Phoenix, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D5BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N153EG was last updated on February 16, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Pipistrel Virus, a pioneering composite ultralight aircraft, revolutionized light sport aviation as one of the first serially-produced composite microlights. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two occupants. Based on the earlier Sinus motorglider design but featuring shorter wings for improved performance, the Virus was manufactured by Pipistrel d.o.o of Slovenia, which began mass production in 2000. AviatorDB tracks 11 Pipistrel D O O Ajdovscina aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PIVI.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N153EG. 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.