N977WW - 2023 Brent A Frerichs RV8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2023 BRENT A FRERICHS RV8

Aircraft Description

N977WW is a 2023 Brent A Frerichs RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Frerichs Brent A in Sagle, ID. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 20, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-375 engine producing 205 horsepower, N977WW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD9FAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N977WW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.3097, -116.5371 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N977WW was last updated on March 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 Brent A Frerichs 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 N977WW. 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
2023
Manufacturer
BRENT A FRERICHS
Model
RV8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 20, 2023
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FRERICHS BRENT A
Address
456 CHEVAL NOIR LN
City
SAGLE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83860-4923
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-375
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53317657
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD9FAF

Additional Details

Registration
N977WW
Serial Number
83889
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01397271

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 03:21:11)
Airport
Latitude
48.309724
Longitude
-116.537114

Data Source

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

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