Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A
5 on the U.S. register. Built from 1980 to 1984; half of them date from 1981 or earlier. New Mexico has the most (2). 20% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the VENTUS A from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (5)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 31, 1998; newest June 18, 2024
Where they are owner's state
By state, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 2 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| California | 1 |
| Arizona | 1 |
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 3 | 60% |
| Corporation | 1 | 20% |
| Co-owned | 1 | 20% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENTUS A | 5 | 1980 to 1984 | 100.0% |
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | 4 | 80% |
| Standard | 1 | 20% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| United States Southwest Soaring Museum (Usssm) | 1 |
Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 4 most recent of 4 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 VENTUS A aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of November 6, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth VENTUS As?
New Mexico, with 2.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A?
20% 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 VENTUS As on the register built?
Between 1980 and 1984; half of them in 1981 or earlier.
How many Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A accidents has the NTSB recorded?
4 accidents and incidents since 1982, 3 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A 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 VENTUS A links to the rest of the register
- Schempp-Hirth 516 aircraft on the register
- Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A 5 registered
- Built of composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- New Mexico 2 of these aircraft
- Virginia 1 of these aircraft
- California 1 of these aircraft
- Arizona 1 of these aircraft
- United States Southwest Soaring Museum (Usssm) 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the VENTUS A 4 cases since 1982 · 3 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/schempp-hirth/ventus-a.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N49379 | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A |
United States Southwest Soaring Museum (Usssm) Moriarty, New Mexico |
Experimental | 2024-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20MG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2023-01-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N10MG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A |
Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2008-12-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2649Q | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2002-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N841CB | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Experimental | 1998-10-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |