Schempp-Hirth SHK1
6 on the U.S. register. Built from 1965 to 1967; half of them date from 1966 or earlier. South Carolina has the most (1). 0% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SHK1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (5)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 60 mph
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 29, 2011; newest June 13, 2024
Where they are owner's state
South Carolina1Pennsylvania1New Mexico1Missouri1Maine1California1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual6 (100%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHK1 | 6 | 1965 to 1967 | 100.0% |
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
Valid6 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard5 (83%)None on file1 (17%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
No data
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 SHK1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth SHK1s?
South Carolina, with 1.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth SHK1?
0% 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 · 6
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1521 | Schempp-Hirth SHK1 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2024-06-13 | Valid |
| N8804W | Schempp-Hirth SHK1 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
None on file | 2024-05-12 | Valid |
| N1582 | Schempp-Hirth SHK1 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2021-12-11 | Valid |
| N8709R | Schempp-Hirth SHK1 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-11-06 | Valid |
| N909D | Schempp-Hirth SHK1 |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2016-05-05 | Valid |
| N1146X | Schempp-Hirth SHK1 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2011-12-29 | Valid |