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
California9Texas8Nevada7Utah4North Carolina4Pennsylvania3Montana3Massachusetts3Washington2Oregon2Georgia2Florida2
Who owns them registrant type
Individual50 (71%)LLC10 (14%)Co-owned6 (9%)Corporation3 (4%)Partnership1 (1%)
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
Valid69 (99%)Pending1 (1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental52 (74%)Standard16 (23%)None on file2 (3%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
L/D Max Sales LLC2Thermal Research CORP1Ten Victor November LLC1Sparrowhawk21 LLC1Soaring Science INC1Sky Sailing INC1Shibumi Soaring LLC1Price Michael F1Kbdu Gliders LLC1Icarus 5280 Soaring LLC1Bostik Industries LLC1Big Sky Ventus LLC1
Fleet pages: Soaring Science INC · Sky Sailing INC
Accident history NTSB records · 17 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
2026-09-18ERA26LA346 · VENTUS-2B N61XC · accident near Edinburg, NY · 1 killed
2015-09-24ERA15LA375 · VENTUS 2CT N710JC · accident near Blacksburg, VA · serious injuries
2015-06-23GAA15CA133 · VENTUS 2C N172VC · accident near Hobbs, NM · no injuries
2014-02-18ERA14CA126 · VENTUS 2B N411SD · accident near Burnsville, NC · serious injuries
2013-06-02CEN13CA336 · VENTUS-2B N62TW · accident near Corona, NM · minor injuries
2012-05-18ERA12CA352 · VENTUS 2CT N900BM · accident near Duncansville, PA · serious injuries
2010-08-20CEN10CA495 · VENTUS-2B N710RJ · accident near Madisonville, TX · no injuries
2010-08-04CEN10LA459 · VENTUS-2B N7470C · accident near Batesville, TX · 1 killed
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.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 22 VENTUS-2B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N67AE | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2026-07-03 | Valid |
| N61XC | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Co-owned owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2024-03-20 | Valid |
| N16MA | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-16 | Valid |
| N97JG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2023-04-21 | Valid |
| N787VZ | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Thermal Research CORP Pensacola, Florida |
Experimental | 2022-06-06 | Valid |
| N34GJ | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner District of Columbia |
Experimental | 2022-02-28 | Valid |
| N11WX | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2022-01-24 | Valid |
| N992RZ | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Kbdu Gliders LLC Denver, Colorado |
Experimental | 2022-01-03 | Valid |
| N98AE | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-08-05 | Valid |
| N106DE | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Icarus 5280 Soaring LLC Fort Worth, Texas |
Experimental | 2021-01-26 | Valid |
| N97MH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2020-09-21 | Valid |
| N129PG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2019-12-10 | Valid |
| N449TZ | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2018-04-18 | Valid |
| N127DG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 2017-09-06 | Valid |
| N208U | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2016-11-16 | Valid |
| N460GH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2015-09-10 | Valid |
| N872 | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2013-07-23 | Valid |
| N840C | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2012-11-26 | Valid |
| N123HH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2009-11-25 | Valid |
| N597MD | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2007-06-27 | Valid |
| N47EH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2001-01-17 | Valid |
| N102HS | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | Pending |