N65VL - 2001 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

2001 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N65VL is a 2001 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Buenafe Constance A in Santa Fe, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 29, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2013. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N65VL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88C47 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N65VL was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T is a high-performance two-seat motor glider that brought self-sustaining capability to club training and cross-country soaring operations. First entering production in 1999, it features a retractable Solo 2350D two-stroke engine with a five-blade folding propeller system that deploys electrically from the fuselage. With side-by-side seating for instructor and student, the aircraft builds upon the proven Discus glider design with its triple-trapezoidal wing planform achieving a 42.5:1 glide ratio. Production continued through at least 2007 at Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH's facility in Kirchheim/Teck, Germany. AviatorDB tracks 27 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DUOD.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N65VL. 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
2001
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU
Model
DUO DISCUS
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DUODDuo Discus T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 29, 2002
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
BUENAFE CONSTANCE A
Address
93 RITO GUICU
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87507-4321
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52106107
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88C47

Additional Details

Registration
N65VL
Serial Number
317
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00194027

Data Source

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

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