Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3
29 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 2017 to 2025; half of them date from 2021 or earlier. Colorado has the most (7). 24% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here. 14 carry the FAA's electric code.
About the VENTUS 3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Electric and sustainable aircraft
- Power
- Electric, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Solo 2625 01 (9), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (4), Lz Design Fes-Ven-M100 (3)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 3, 2017; newest September 17, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Colorado7Texas6Delaware3California3Virginia2New York2Wisconsin1Utah1New Hampshire1Montana1Maryland1Massachusetts1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual21 (72%)LLC4 (14%)Corporation3 (10%)Co-owned1 (3%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 4 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid29 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental25 (86%)None on file4 (14%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Jw Racing INC2Skypics LLC1Huff Air LLC1High Flight LLC1Duo Aviation LLC1Bank Of Utah Trustee1
Fleet pages: Huff Air LLC · High Flight LLC · Bank Of Utah Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
29 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3s?
Colorado, with 7.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3?
24% 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 · 4 VENTUS 3E (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N171JW | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3E |
Jw Racing INC Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2026-09-17 | Valid |
| N625KM | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3E |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2026-03-31 | Valid |
| N97TW | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3E |
Co-owned owner New York |
Experimental | 2026-03-13 | Valid |
| N688JL | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 3E |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Experimental | 2024-09-05 | Valid |