N78SG - 2011 Merlin Aircraft INC RV8 Aircraft Registration

N78SG is a 2011 Merlin Aircraft INC RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Merlin Aircraft INC in Melbourne, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on April 13, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N78SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8FC4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78SG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9479, -80.7900 on April 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78SG 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 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 1 Merlin Aircraft INC 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 N78SG. 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.