N620JJ - 2018 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh Ventus 3F Aircraft Registration

VNTE

2018 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH VENTUS 3F

Aircraft Description

N620JJ is a 2018 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh VENTUS 3F, a single-engine electric aircraft registered to Frantz James S Jr in Salem, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N620JJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8170E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N620JJ was last updated on May 12, 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 N620JJ. 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
2018
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
June 9, 2018
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
FRANTZ JAMES S JR
Address
1525 RED LN
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Virginia24153
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Electric
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52013416
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8170E

Additional Details

Registration
N620JJ
Serial Number
023 FS
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01277809

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 19:46:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.638123
Longitude
-81.309478

Data Source

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

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