N264BM - Schempp-hirth Nimbus 4 Aircraft Registration

N264BM is a Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 4, a none aircraft registered to Barnes Jacob C in Elmira, NY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 22, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N264BM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A28DFE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N264BM was last updated on May 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 4T represents the pinnacle of self-sustaining motor glider technology, combining exceptional soaring performance with powered flight capability. First flown in 1990, this single-seat high-performance sailplane featured a retractable propulsion system that enabled pilots to restart and climb without external assistance. With its remarkable 26.5-meter wingspan and 60:1 glide ratio, the aircraft dominated FAI Open Class competition soaring. Only 12 examples were manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH at their Kirchheim unter Teck facility in Germany. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is NIMB.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N264BM. 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.