Alexander Schleicher ASW 27
44 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1997 to 2018; half of them date from 2009 or earlier. New York has the most (8). 11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the ASW 27 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (25), Solo 2350 Ser (8), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (2)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Alexander Schleicher
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 4, 2007; newest September 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
New York8California8Delaware4Massachusetts3Florida3Pennsylvania2Ohio2Georgia2Washington1Vermont1Utah1Texas1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual34 (77%)Co-owned5 (11%)Corporation4 (9%)Partnership1 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASW 27-18 | 28 | 2006 to 2017 | 63.6% |
| ASW 27-18 E | 11 | 2007 to 2018 | 25.0% |
| ASW 27 | 5 | 1997 to 2002 | 11.4% |
When they were built by decade · 13 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid44 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental35 (80%)None on file9 (20%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Xray Mike INC1Unlimited Promotions LTD1Twenty INC1Mcdonald Louis N III1Marcus Hook Gliderworks1
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Alexander Schleicher ASW 27 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
44 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Alexander Schleicher ASW 27s?
New York, with 8.
Who owns the Alexander Schleicher ASW 27?
11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5 ASW 27 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N127RJ | Alexander Schleicher ASW 27 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Experimental | 2026-09-21 | Valid |
| N27VS | Alexander Schleicher ASW 27 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2023-05-04 | Valid |
| N279VT | Alexander Schleicher ASW 27 |
Individual owner Vermont |
Experimental | 2022-05-20 | Valid |
| N27SN | Alexander Schleicher ASW 27 |
Co-owned owner Florida |
None on file | 2019-12-09 | Valid |
| N45AW | Alexander Schleicher ASW 27 |
Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2007-08-07 | Valid |