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 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. 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 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.