N78279 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N78279 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ulmer Bryce D in Locust Grove, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 17, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N78279 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9B63 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78279 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0353, -85.2038 on July 17, 2024. The FAA registry record for N78279 was last updated on October 17, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78279. 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
August 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 17, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ULMER BRYCE D
Address
75 TEAL CT
City
LOCUST GROVE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30248-2423
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)
52515543
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9B63

Additional Details

Registration
N78279
Serial Number
2279
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00894900

Last Known Position

Date
July 17, 2024 (UTC 18:55:39)
Airport
Latitude
35.035301
Longitude
-85.203796

Data Source

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

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