Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2
5 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1977 to 1980; half of them date from 1977 or earlier. Virginia has the most (1). 20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the NIMBUS-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (3)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 12, 2011; newest March 18, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Virginia1Utah1New Mexico1Florida1Colorado1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual4 (80%)LLC1 (20%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
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
Valid5 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental3 (60%)Standard1 (20%)None on file1 (20%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Thermal Energy Search LLC1
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 NIMBUS-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2s?
Virginia, with 1.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2?
20% 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
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N329GM | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2M |
Individual owner Florida |
None on file | 2025-03-18 | Valid |
| N44RW | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C |
Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2024-05-08 | Valid |
| N71TT | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2B |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2023-03-11 | Valid |
| N141SF | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C |
Thermal Energy Search LLC Salida, Colorado |
Experimental | 2020-10-24 | Valid |
| N32A | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Experimental | 2011-10-12 | Valid |