N78077 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78077 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jensen Aviation INC in South Haven, MI. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78077 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA93F3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78077 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7014, -86.2414 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78077 was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Globe GC-1 Swift was an innovative all-metal two-seat personal aircraft that epitomized post-World War II optimism in general aviation, featuring advanced design elements rare in civilian aircraft of its era. First flown in January 1945, it was a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and butterfly doors, powered by either an 85-hp or 125-hp Continental horizontally opposed engine. The Swift could cruise at 120 mph with a gross weight of 1,570 to 1,710 pounds, featuring a notably wide 42-inch cockpit for two occupants. Manufactured by Globe Aircraft Corporation and later TEMCO, approximately 1,501 examples were produced between 1946 and 1951. AviatorDB tracks 449 Globe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GC1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78077. 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
1946
Manufacturer
GLOBE
Model
GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
GC1GC-1 Swift
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
JENSEN AVIATION INC
Address
15400 72ND ST
City
SOUTH HAVEN
State / Zip Code
Michigan49090-8989
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52511763
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA93F3

Additional Details

Registration
N78077
Serial Number
2077
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00864840

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 23:59:38)
Airport
Latitude
42.74473
Longitude
-86.087909

Data Source

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

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