N97DC - 2015 Cole David M RV-7 Aircraft Registration

N97DC is a 2015 Cole David M RV-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fymat Stephane D in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 7, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on November 26, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Mattituck TMX IO-360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N97DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD819A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97DC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97DC was last updated on February 27, 2025. 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 Cole David M 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 N97DC. 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.