Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2
47 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1998 to 2022; half of them date from 2002 or earlier. Texas has the most (5). 15% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here. 4 carry the FAA's electric code.
About the DISCUS-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (33), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (6), Solo 2350 Ser (4)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 2, 2000; newest August 18, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas5Pennsylvania5California4New York3Massachusetts3Georgia3Colorado3Arizona3Washington2Florida2Arkansas2Virginia1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual34 (72%)Co-owned6 (13%)Government3 (6%)LLC2 (4%)Corporation2 (4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISCUS-2B | 27 | 1998 to 2017 | 57.4% |
| DISCUS 2A | 6 | 1998 to 2000 | 12.8% |
| DISCUS-2CT | 4 | 2005 to 2007 | 8.5% |
| DISCUS-2C FES | 4 | 2017 to 2022 | 8.5% |
| DISCUS 2T | 3 | 2001 to 2002 | 6.4% |
| DISCUS 2C | 3 | 2007 to 2017 | 6.4% |
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid47 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental39 (83%)Standard7 (15%)None on file1 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Usaf Academy3Sandhill Soaring Club INC1Ruby Crest LLC1Marcus Hook Glider Works1Lift Syndicate LLC1
Fleet pages: Usaf Academy · Sandhill Soaring Club INC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
47 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2s?
Texas, with 5.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2?
15% 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 · 47
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N140BH | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Withheld at owner's request | Experimental | 2026-08-18 | Valid |
| N761Y | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2026-07-15 | Valid |
| N212VB | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Experimental | 2026-06-30 | Valid |
| N127WC | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2T |
Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2026-03-10 | Valid |
| N104JL | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2C FES |
Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2025-09-20 | Valid |
| N616JG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2C FES |
Ruby Crest LLC Girdwood, Alaska |
Experimental | 2025-08-01 | Valid |
| N552RM | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2C |
Co-owned owner California |
None on file | 2025-01-30 | Valid |
| N144J | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2025-01-14 | Valid |
| N917WV | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | 2024-11-09 | Valid |
| N67CR | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2024-09-19 | Valid |
| N328TW | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2024-08-07 | Valid |
| N223GC | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Experimental | 2024-03-18 | Valid |
| N150ME | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT |
Sandhill Soaring Club INC Brighton, Michigan |
Experimental | 2023-07-13 | Valid |
| N114Q | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2C FES |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Experimental | 2023-05-27 | Valid |
| N163AF | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Usaf Academy Usaf Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-01-26 | Valid |
| N164AF | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Usaf Academy Usaf Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-01-26 | Valid |
| N165AF | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Usaf Academy Usaf Academy, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-01-26 | Valid |
| N15VH | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2022-11-16 | Valid |
| N1235 | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2C FES |
Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2022-10-28 | Valid |
| N400DT | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2T |
Lift Syndicate LLC Wynnewood, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2022-09-07 | Valid |
| N63HR | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2022-09-06 | Valid |
| N928JF | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2022-04-29 | Valid |
| N930DE | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2C |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2022-04-14 | Valid |
| N755H | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2022-01-22 | Valid |
| N523RR | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-07-09 | Valid |
| N322DF | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2021-06-25 | Valid |
| N722BK | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2T |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2021-04-17 | Valid |
| N41RE | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | 2020-08-31 | Valid |
| N262CT | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2C |
Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Experimental | 2020-08-11 | Valid |
| N272BL | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2020-04-13 | Valid |
| N114TW | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2019-07-23 | Valid |
| N52FR | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2019-04-18 | Valid |
| N71EM | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2019-01-23 | Valid |
| N29PS | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2017-08-15 | Valid |
| N51CR | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2016-11-07 | Valid |
| N27GG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2CT |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2015-02-10 | Valid |
| N200X | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Marcus Hook Glider Works Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2011-11-28 | Valid |
| N100KM | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2011-09-01 | Valid |
| N157K | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner District of Columbia |
Experimental | 2011-08-11 | Valid |
| N28WG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2006-05-04 | Valid |
| N828JN | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2003-08-27 | Valid |
| N97KG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Oregon |
Experimental | 2003-07-17 | Valid |
| N103J | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2002-12-10 | Valid |
| N257SB | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2002-08-20 | Valid |
| N64PG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2002-05-03 | Valid |
| N204JG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2000-08-08 | Valid |
| N200DX | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2000-02-02 | Valid |