N175DD - 1998 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

1998 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N175DD is a 1998 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Minden Soaring Club INC in Genoa, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N175DD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12C0F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N175DD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.0099, -119.7629 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N175DD was last updated on August 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T is a high-performance two-seat motor glider that brought self-sustaining capability to club training and cross-country soaring operations. First entering production in 1999, it features a retractable Solo 2350D two-stroke engine with a five-blade folding propeller system that deploys electrically from the fuselage. With side-by-side seating for instructor and student, the aircraft builds upon the proven Discus glider design with its triple-trapezoidal wing planform achieving a 42.5:1 glide ratio. Production continued through at least 2007 at Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH's facility in Kirchheim/Teck, Germany. AviatorDB tracks 27 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DUOD.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N175DD. 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
SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU
Model
DUO DISCUS
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DUODDuo Discus T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 17, 1998
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MINDEN SOARING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 361
City
GENOA
State / Zip Code
Nevada89411-0361
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50226017
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12C0F

Additional Details

Registration
N175DD
Serial Number
175
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 26, 2023
Last Update Date
August 26, 2023
Unique ID
00943736

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 18:12:26)
Airport
Latitude
38.991348
Longitude
-119.738602

Data Source

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

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