N80796 - 1946 Globe GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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1946 GLOBE GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N80796 is a 1946 Globe GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Supina Mickey A in Prescott, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 1996. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N80796 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFF90 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N80796 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9852, -92.8387 on April 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N80796 was last updated on April 14, 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 N80796. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
SUPINA MICKEY A
Address
6000 W RAMBLING RD
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
Arizona86305-8409
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52577620
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFF90

Additional Details

Registration
N80796
Serial Number
199
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00310968

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 15:03:01)
Airport
Latitude
44.985168
Longitude
-92.838723

Data Source

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

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