N78209 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78209 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blake Rodney in Trophy Club, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78209 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9A6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78209 was last updated on March 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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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
May 16, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BLAKE RODNEY
Address
102 FAIRWAY VILLAGE DR
City
TROPHY CLUB
State / Zip Code
Texas76262-5533
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)
52515156
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9A6E

Additional Details

Registration
N78209
Serial Number
2209
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374890

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 21:42:12)
Airport
Latitude
32.48187
Longitude
-97.836951

Data Source

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

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