Glaser-Dirks DG-500
6 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1990 to 1997; half of them date from 1995 or earlier. Washington has the most (2). 33% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DG-500 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Bombardier Rotax (All) (4), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Glaser-Dirks
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 16, 1998; newest March 3, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG-500M | 5 | 1990 to 1995 | 83.3% |
| DG 500 ELAN | 1 | 1997 | 16.7% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Museum Of Flight Foundation
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Glaser-Dirks DG-500 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Glaser-Dirks DG-500s?
Washington, with 2.
Who owns the Glaser-Dirks DG-500?
33% 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 DG-500M (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N11KB | Glaser-Dirks DG-500M |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 2025-03-03 | Valid |
| N503V | Glaser-Dirks DG-500M |
Individual owner Nevada |
Restricted | 2021-12-15 | Valid |
| N88DM | Glaser-Dirks DG-500M |
Individual owner Florida |
None on file | 2021-11-02 | Valid |
| N505GG | Glaser-Dirks DG-500M |
Wxca LLC Edmonds, Washington |
Standard | 2019-07-16 | Valid |
| N577SF | Glaser-Dirks DG-500M |
Museum Of Flight Foundation Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2011-02-14 | Valid |