N3709K - Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

GC1

GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N3709K is a Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee in Snellville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N3709K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43768 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3709K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 52.7763, 9.6251 on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3709K was last updated on May 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Globe GC-1 Swift was an innovative all-metal two-seat personal aircraft that epitomized post-World War II optimism in general aviation, featuring advanced design elements rare in civilian aircraft of its era. First flown in January 1945, it was a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and butterfly doors, powered by either an 85-hp or 125-hp Continental horizontally opposed engine. The Swift could cruise at 120 mph with a gross weight of 1,570 to 1,710 pounds, featuring a notably wide 42-inch cockpit for two occupants. Manufactured by Globe Aircraft Corporation and later TEMCO, approximately 1,501 examples were produced between 1946 and 1951. AviatorDB tracks 449 Globe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GC1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3709K. 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
GLOBE
Model
GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
GC1GC-1 Swift
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PLANE FUN INC TR TRUSTEE
Address
2003 DEERFIELD RUN
City
SNELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30078-2403
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51033550
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43768

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N3709K
Serial Number
1402
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00713423

Last Known Position

Date
June 6, 2026 (UTC 15:56:54)
Airport
Latitude
52.776306
Longitude
9.625092

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC