N318KM - 2018 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh Ventus 3F Aircraft Registration

N318KM is a 2018 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh VENTUS 3F, a single-engine electric aircraft registered to Sorenson Kenneth G in Waller, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 20, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Hirth FES VEN M100 engine producing 31 horsepower, N318KM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36576 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N318KM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.3954, -81.8368 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N318KM was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Ventus 3F represents the latest evolution in high-performance sailplane technology, featuring an innovative Front Electric Sustainer (FES) system that enables powered flight without compromising gliding performance. First flown in December 2017, this single-seat aircraft incorporates a completely redesigned wing with multi-dihedral swept planform and retractable electric propulsion system. Spanning 15 or 18 meters with a maximum speed of 280 km/h and takeoff weight of 600 kg, the Ventus 3F is manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany. AviatorDB tracks 39 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VNTE.

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