N70LK - 2020 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh Ventus 3F Aircraft Registration

VNTE

2020 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH VENTUS 3F

Aircraft Description

N70LK is a 2020 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh VENTUS 3F, a single-engine electric aircraft registered to Kuhlke Kim L in Englewood, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Hirth FES VEN M100 engine producing 31 horsepower, N70LK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A95339 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70LK was last updated on April 7, 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 N70LK. 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
SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
VENTUS 3F
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
VNTEVentus 3F
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 21, 2020
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KUHLKE KIM L
Address
1501 E STANFORD AVE
City
ENGLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
Colorado80113-5949
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Electric
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
HIRTH
Engine Model
FES VEN M100
Horsepower
31 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52251471
Mode S Code (Hex)
A95339

Additional Details

Registration
N70LK
Serial Number
112 FS
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01330971

Data Source

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

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