N970WM - 2010 Weis Duane G RV-7 Aircraft Registration

RV7

2010 WEIS DUANE G RV-7

Aircraft Description

N970WM is a 2010 Weis Duane G RV-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martin James Louis Trustee in Reno, NV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 26, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360 SERIES engine producing 200 horsepower, N970WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD85A5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N970WM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) on May 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N970WM was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Weis Duane G aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N970WM. 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
2010
Manufacturer
WEIS DUANE G
Model
RV-7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV7RV-7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 26, 2010
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MARTIN JAMES LOUIS TRUSTEE
Address
8688 18TH HOLE TRL
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
Nevada89523-6812
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360 SERIES
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53302645
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD85A5

Additional Details

Registration
N970WM
Serial Number
70811
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01043770

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 17:20:44)
Airport
Latitude
39.506767
Longitude
-119.765336

Data Source

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

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