N4701G - 1965 Stits Skycoupe SA7D Aircraft Registration

SA7

1965 STITS SKYCOUPE SA7D

Aircraft Description

N4701G is a 1965 Stits Skycoupe SA7D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fisher Edward F in Thompson, OH. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 20, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 1965. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4701G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5C39C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4701G was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Stits SA-7 Sky-Coupe was a pioneering homebuilt aircraft that helped establish the kit-built airplane market in America during the 1950s. First flown in 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants side-by-side and could accommodate engines ranging from 60 to 90 horsepower. With a wingspan of 25 feet 9 inches and a maximum speed of 138 mph, the Sky-Coupe offered amateur builders an economical entry into aviation. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Stits Aircraft, founded by designer Ray Stits. AviatorDB tracks 5 Stits Skycoupe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SA7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4701G. 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
1965
Manufacturer
STITS SKYCOUPE
Model
SA7D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SA7SA-7 Sky-Coupe
Cruise Speed
87 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 20, 1979
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 1965

Registered Owner

Name
FISHER EDWARD F
Address
14800 PAINESVILLE WARREN RD
City
THOMPSON
State / Zip Code
Ohio44086-9511
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51341634
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5C39C

Additional Details

Registration
N4701G
Serial Number
P-425
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00463414

Data Source

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

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