N2979J - 1966 Cessna 150G Aircraft Registration

C150

1966 CESSNA 150G

Aircraft Description

N2979J is a 1966 Cessna 150G, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Stygar Richard M in Coal City, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on October 2, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N2979J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31317 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2979J was last tracked by AviatorDB near Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2979J was last updated on May 22, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2979J. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 12, 1966
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 2, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
STYGAR RICHARD M
Address
PO BOX 301
City
COAL CITY
State / Zip Code
Illinois60416-0301
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50611427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31317

Additional Details

Registration
N2979J
Serial Number
15065779
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 22, 2024
Last Update Date
May 22, 2024
Unique ID
00860873

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 18:11:02)
Airport
Latitude
41.524521
Longitude
-88.187131

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC