Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4
7 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1998 to 2008; half of them date from 2000 or earlier. Delaware has the most (2). 29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the NIMBUS-4 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (5), Solo 2625 02 (1), Solo 2350 Ser (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 20, 1998; newest October 7, 2025
Where they are owner's state
By state, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 2 |
| California | 2 |
| Washington | 1 |
| Texas | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 5 | 71% |
| LLC | 1 | 14% |
| Corporation | 1 | 14% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMBUS 4 | 3 | 1998 to 2000 | 42.9% |
| NIMBUS-4M | 1 | 2000 | 14.3% |
| NIMBUS 4DT | 1 | 2008 | 14.3% |
| NIMBUS 4DM | 1 | — | 14.3% |
| NIMBUS 4D | 1 | 1998 | 14.3% |
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | 6 | 86% |
| Standard | 1 | 14% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Nimbus 4 INC | 1 |
| Four Delta Tango LLC | 1 |
Fleet pages: Four Delta Tango LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 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-4 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
7 as of October 23, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4s?
Delaware, with 2.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4?
29% 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-4s on the register built?
Between 1998 and 2008; half of them in 2000 or earlier.
How many Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
2 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-4 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-4 links to the rest of the register
- Schempp-Hirth 515 aircraft on the register
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 3 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4D 1 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DM 1 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DT 1 registered
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4M 1 registered
- Built of composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- Solo 2625 02 1 of these aircraft · 64 hp
- Solo 2350 series 1 of these aircraft · 26 hp
- Delaware 2 of these aircraft
- California 2 of these aircraft
- Washington 1 of these aircraft
- Texas 1 of these aircraft
- New York 1 of these aircraft
- Nimbus 4 INC 1 of these aircraft
- Four Delta Tango LLC 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the NIMBUS-4 2 cases since 1982 · 1 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/schempp-hirth/nimbus-4.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 7
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2888V | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DM |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N747V | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-01-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N264BM | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2023-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N747JN | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4M |
Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2019-06-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N264NB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2014-09-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N264DT | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DT |
Four Delta Tango LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2009-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N142K | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4D |
Nimbus 4 INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 1998-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |