N72VB - 2003 Van Bladeren Ronald W RV-8A Aircraft Registration

N72VB is a 2003 Van Bladeren Ronald W RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Bladeren Ronald W in Vancouver, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 25, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on January 24, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N72VB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A310 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N72VB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.6189, -122.3853 on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N72VB was last updated on January 24, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-8, one of the most successful homebuilt aircraft designs in aviation history, revolutionized kit aircraft manufacturing through advanced CNC production techniques and refined tandem-seat configuration. First flown in July 1995, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two in tandem arrangement and is stressed for aerobatic flight. Measuring over 20 feet in length with a 24-foot wingspan, the RV-8 reduces building time by 40 percent compared to its predecessor while maintaining exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of North Plains, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 2 Van Bladeren Ronald W aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV8.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N72VB. 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.