N98LD - 2022 Len Baxter Velocity XLRG-5 Aircraft Registration

2022 LEN BAXTER VELOCITY XLRG-5

Aircraft Description

N98LD is a 2022 Len Baxter VELOCITY XLRG-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Watson Aviation LLC in Gaines, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Gm LS3 engine producing 430 horsepower, N98LD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA9C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98LD was last updated on September 24, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Len Baxter is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Len Baxter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VELOCITY XLRG-5 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N98LD. 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
2022
Manufacturer
LEN BAXTER
Model
VELOCITY XLRG-5
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 11, 2022
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WATSON AVIATION LLC
Address
7185 SMITH RD
City
GAINES
State / Zip Code
Michigan48436-9750
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
GM
Engine Model
LS3
Horsepower
430 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53324711
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA9C9

Additional Details

Registration
N98LD
Serial Number
3RX 158
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 24, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01362999

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 22:40:23)
Airport
Latitude
42.969727
Longitude
-83.724571

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC