Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3
15 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1982 to 1994; half of them date from 1983 or earlier. California has the most (5). 27% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the NIMBUS-3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (11), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3), Rotax See Bombadier (1)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 15, 1984; newest November 6, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMBUS 3 | 6 | 1982 | 40.0% |
| NIMBUS 3/24.5 | 4 | 1983 to 1985 | 26.7% |
| NIMBUS 3T | 2 | 1983 | 13.3% |
| NIMBUS-3DT | 1 | — | 6.7% |
| NIMBUS-3DM | 1 | 1988 | 6.7% |
| NIMBUS-3D | 1 | 1994 | 6.7% |
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Ps Soaring INC · Hamilton Soaring Club INC · Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee
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-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
15 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3s?
California, with 5.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3?
27% 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 · 15
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N253SK | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Hamilton Soaring Club INC Hamilton, Texas |
Experimental | 2024-11-06 | Valid |
| N141V | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3T |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-07-06 | Valid |
| N603AK | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3D |
Individual owner Iowa |
Experimental | 2022-05-02 | Valid |
| N3127Q | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2020-05-11 | Valid |
| N68Z | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Experimental | 2019-09-12 | Valid |
| N3KG | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DM |
Ps Soaring INC Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2019-03-25 | Valid |
| N771DB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2018-07-17 | Valid |
| N67LB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2018-01-02 | Valid |
| N74SL | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3T |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2017-03-17 | Valid |
| N111KG | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Experimental | 2016-01-12 | Valid |
| N24DA | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2015-07-27 | Valid |
| N52LB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DT |
Whiteside Samuel L Minden, Nevada |
Experimental | 2011-05-06 | Valid |
| N34ZS | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 2009-03-12 | Valid |
| N32BN | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1999-03-20 | Valid |
| N54AC | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1984-03-15 | Valid |