N917VW - 2003 Schempp-hirth Ventus 2A Aircraft Registration

DISC

2003 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS 2A

Aircraft Description

N917VW is a 2003 Schempp-hirth VENTUS 2A, a none aircraft registered to Larsen Robert T in Moretown, VT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on October 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a None NONE engine, N917VW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB29C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N917VW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.3973, -84.5626 on May 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N917VW was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schempp-hirth is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VENTUS 2A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N917VW. 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
2003
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS 2A
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DISCDiscus 2T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 26, 2003
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 13, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LARSEN ROBERT T
Address
PO BOX 467
City
MORETOWN
State / Zip Code
Vermont05660-0467
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
53131234
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB29C

Additional Details

Registration
N917VW
Serial Number
153
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00064849

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 19:49:47)
Airport
Latitude
33.62133
Longitude
-81.319885

Data Source

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

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