N309FS - Michael S Thun RV-9A Aircraft Registration

RV9

Michael S Thun RV-9A

Aircraft Description

N309FS is a Michael S Thun RV-9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Central Illinois Flyers LLC in Peoria, IL. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3414F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N309FS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.6523, -89.6620 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N309FS was last updated on July 1, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Michael S Thun aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N309FS. 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
Manufacturer
Michael S Thun
Model
RV-9A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV9RV-9
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CENTRAL ILLINOIS FLYERS LLC
Address
1537 W MOSS AVE
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
Illinois61606-1639
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50640517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3414F

Additional Details

Registration
N309FS
Serial Number
91942
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 1, 2024
Last Update Date
July 1, 2024
Unique ID
01293007

Last Known Position

Date
July 12, 2026 (UTC 21:26:23)
Airport
Latitude
40.620598
Longitude
-89.730086

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC