N2888V - Schempp-hirth Nimbus 4DM Aircraft Registration

N2888V is a Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 4DM, a none aircraft registered to Maedl Marcus A in San Marcos, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a None NONE engine, N2888V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EF37 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2888V was last updated on October 7, 2025. 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 N2888V. 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.