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 records · 4 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2024-06-25WPR24LA249 · DISCUS-2B N41RE · accident near Nephi, UT · no injuries
2023-04-02WPR23LA182 · DISCUS-2B N774JP · accident near Marana, AZ · no injuries
2006-08-08NYC06CA198 · Discus-2CT N93FR · accident near Julian, PA · minor injuries
2003-03-10MIA03CA074 · DISCUS-2B N828JN · accident near Clermont, FL · no injuries
The 4 most recent of 4 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 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 · 27 DISCUS-2B (all versions)
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| N41RE | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | 2020-08-31 | Valid |
| N272BL | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2020-04-13 | 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 |
| 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 |