N687ST - 2020 Rainbow Skyreach (pty) Ltd Bushcat Aircraft Registration

BUSH

2020 RAINBOW SKYREACH (PTY) LTD BUSHCAT

Aircraft Description

N687ST is a 2020 Rainbow Skyreach (pty) LTD BUSHCAT, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Bartmer Thomas O in Bristol, WI. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 4, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N687ST is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91EDA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N687ST was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5806, -87.9570 on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N687ST was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Rainbow SkyReach BushCat is a rugged two-seat light sport aircraft designed specifically for bush flying operations in harsh terrain environments. First flown in 2001 as the original Rainbow Cheetah, it evolved into a high-wing, fabric-covered aluminum monoplane powered by Rotax engines ranging from 80 to 100 horsepower. With a 31-foot wingspan and cruise speed of 105 mph, the BushCat could carry two occupants side-by-side with exceptional short-field performance. The aircraft was manufactured by Rainbow SkyReach in South Africa until the company's closure in 2024. AviatorDB tracks 18 Rainbow Skyreach (pty) LTD aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BUSH.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N687ST. 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
2020
Manufacturer
RAINBOW SKYREACH (PTY) LTD
Model
BUSHCAT
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BUSHBushCat
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 4, 2020
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BARTMER THOMAS O
Address
19914 107TH ST
City
BRISTOL
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53104-9658
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912ULS SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52217332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91EDA

Additional Details

Registration
N687ST
Serial Number
CH209C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01317651

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 20:27:43)
Airport
Latitude
42.580587
Longitude
-87.95699

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC