N261CC - 2019 Cook Christopher RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2019 COOK CHRISTOPHER RV-8

Aircraft Description

N261CC is a 2019 Cook Christopher RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cook Christopher in Columbus, GA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 30, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on January 24, 2019. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N261CC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A282E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N261CC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.5432, -85.0019 on May 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N261CC was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-8, one of the most successful homebuilt aircraft designs in aviation history, revolutionized kit aircraft manufacturing through advanced CNC production techniques and refined tandem-seat configuration. First flown in July 1995, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two in tandem arrangement and is stressed for aerobatic flight. Measuring over 20 feet in length with a 24-foot wingspan, the RV-8 reduces building time by 40 percent compared to its predecessor while maintaining exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of North Plains, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Cook Christopher aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV8.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N261CC. 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
2019
Manufacturer
COOK CHRISTOPHER
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 30, 2019
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 24, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
COOK CHRISTOPHER
Address
3419 ETHEL AVE
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
Georgia31906-1154
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50501351
Mode S Code (Hex)
A282E9

Additional Details

Registration
N261CC
Serial Number
82373
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
01290594

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 14:55:34)
Airport
Latitude
32.543243
Longitude
-85.00188

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC