N188DT - 2017 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh Arcus Aircraft Registration

ARCE

2017 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH ARCUS

Aircraft Description

N188DT is a 2017 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh ARCUS, a none aircraft registered to Arcus J LLC in Manassas, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N188DT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15EC1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N188DT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.4008, -81.8289 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N188DT was last updated on November 8, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Arcus E represents the electric variant of the world's most successful modern two-seat high-performance glider series. First flown on April 7, 2009, the Arcus introduced revolutionary full-span flaperons to the 20-meter glider class, achieving glide ratios up to 50:1. The electric E variant featured an EM42 motor based on technology from the Antares 20E, accommodating two pilots side-by-side in cross-country soaring and advanced training roles. Manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany, the 65-foot wingspan aircraft represented cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology. AviatorDB tracks 39 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is ARCE.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N188DT. 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
2017
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
ARCUS
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
ARCEArcus E
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 26, 2017
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ARCUS J LLC
Address
10761 JAMES PAYNE CT
City
MANASSAS
State / Zip Code
Virginia20110-2042
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50257301
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15EC1

Additional Details

Registration
N188DT
Serial Number
23
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01263255

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 22:44:04)
Airport
Latitude
38.723373
Longitude
-77.521347

Data Source

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

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