N329HB - 2022 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh Ventus 3F Aircraft Registration

VNTE

2022 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH VENTUS 3F

Aircraft Description

N329HB is a 2022 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh VENTUS 3F, a single-engine electric aircraft registered to Bohl Howard M in Long Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lz Design FES-VEN-M100 engine producing 81 horsepower, N329HB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39070 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N329HB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2930, -116.6656 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N329HB was last updated on September 15, 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.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N329HB. 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
2022
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
VENTUS 3F
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
VNTEVentus 3F
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 2022
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BOHL HOWARD M
Address
2512 VUELTA GRANDE AVE
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90815-2314
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Electric
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LZ DESIGN
Engine Model
FES-VEN-M100
Horsepower
81 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50710160
Mode S Code (Hex)
A39070

Additional Details

Registration
N329HB
Serial Number
155 FS
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01381793

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 21:46:03)
Airport
Latitude
33.292969
Longitude
-116.665631

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC