Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2
70 on the U.S. register across 9 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1995 to 2009; half of them date from 2002 or earlier. California has the most (9). 20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here. 1 carry the FAA's electric code.
About the VENTUS-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (43), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (11), Solo 2625 01 (8)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 17, 2001; newest August 28, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENTUS-2B | 22 | 1995 to 2007 | 31.4% |
| VENTUS-2C | 17 | 1995 to 2007 | 24.3% |
| VENTUS 2CM | 11 | 1998 to 2006 | 15.7% |
| VENTUS 2A | 7 | 1998 to 2003 | 10.0% |
| VENTUS 2CT | 6 | 2005 to 2009 | 8.6% |
| VENTUS 2C | 3 | 2008 to 2009 | 4.3% |
| VENTUS 2B | 2 | 2002 | 2.9% |
| VENTUS 2CXM | 1 | 2007 | 1.4% |
| VENTUS 2CX | 1 | — | 1.4% |
When they were built by decade · 8 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: Soaring Science INC · Sky Sailing INC
Accident history NTSB records · 17 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
The 8 most recent of 17 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 VENTUS-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
70 as of October 2, 2026, counting 9 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2s?
California, with 9.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2?
20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.