N77BF - 1977 Fitch HP-18 Aircraft Registration

1977 FITCH HP-18

Aircraft Description

N77BF is a 1977 Fitch HP-18, a none aircraft registered to Eckels Richard E in Venice, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2007. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N77BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA66CD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77BF was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Fitch is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Fitch aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the HP-18 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N77BF. 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
1977
Manufacturer
FITCH
Model
HP-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 1980
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 26, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
ECKELS RICHARD E
Address
151 FIELD AVE E
City
VENICE
State / Zip Code
Florida34285-3800
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52463315
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA66CD

Additional Details

Registration
N77BF
Serial Number
48
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00463427

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC