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 not named here at this time.
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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)
- Built of
- composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- 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
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 11 | 73% |
| Corporation | 3 | 20% |
| Partnership | 1 | 7% |
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
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | 15 | 100% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Whiteside Samuel L | 1 |
| Ps Soaring INC | 1 |
| Hamilton Soaring Club INC | 1 |
| Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee | 1 |
Fleet pages: Ps Soaring INC · Hamilton Soaring Club INC · Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 5 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 5 most recent of 5 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How this model compares with others, with the fleet taken into account: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
15 as of October 23, 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 not named on this site at this time.
When were the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3s on the register built?
Between 1982 and 1994; half of them in 1983 or earlier.
How many Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
5 accidents and incidents since 1982, 1 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3 made of?
The airframe is composite: carbon fibre or glass fibre set in resin, moulded in large pieces with few joints, which gives smooth shapes but needs different inspection and repair methods from metal. A glass-fibre glider. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
Connections how the NIMBUS-3 links to the rest of the register
- Schempp-Hirth 515 aircraft on the register
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 6 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 4 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3T 2 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3D 1 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DM 1 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DT 1 registered
- Built of composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- Rotax all models (one FAA code) 1 of these aircraft
- California 5 of these aircraft
- Iowa 2 of these aircraft
- Texas 1 of these aircraft
- Pennsylvania 1 of these aircraft
- Oklahoma 1 of these aircraft
- Whiteside Samuel L 1 of these aircraft
- Ps Soaring INC 1 of these aircraft
- Hamilton Soaring Club INC 1 of these aircraft
- Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the NIMBUS-3 5 cases since 1982 · 1 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/schempp-hirth/nimbus-3.json.
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 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N141V | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3T |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N603AK | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3D |
Individual owner Iowa |
Experimental | 2022-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3127Q | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2020-05-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N68Z | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Experimental | 2019-09-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3KG | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DM |
Ps Soaring INC Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2019-03-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N771DB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2018-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N67LB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2018-01-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N74SL | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3T |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2017-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N111KG | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Experimental | 2016-01-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N24DA | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2015-07-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52LB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-3DT |
Whiteside Samuel L Minden, Nevada |
Experimental | 2011-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34ZS | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 2009-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N32BN | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1999-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54AC | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1984-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |