Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C
8 on the U.S. register. Built from 1987 to 1994; half of them date from 1991 or earlier. California has the most (4). 12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the VENTUS C from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (4), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 11, 1991; newest March 25, 2025
Where they are owner's state
California4Texas2Nevada1Florida1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual7 (88%)Corporation1 (12%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENTUS C | 8 | 1987 to 1994 | 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
Valid8 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental7 (88%)None on file1 (12%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Rising Wings INC1
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
1991-06-13DEN91FA083 · VENTUS C N418CH · accident near Durango, CO · 1 killed
The 1 most recent of 1 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 C aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
8 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth VENTUS Cs?
California, with 4.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C?
12% 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 · 8 VENTUS C (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N158W | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2025-03-25 | Valid |
| N44BV | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-10-21 | Valid |
| N418CH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Rising Wings INC Punta Gorda, Florida |
Experimental | 2023-12-28 | Valid |
| N62WB | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2020-09-16 | Valid |
| N520BM | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2013-11-20 | Valid |
| N412TB | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner Nevada |
Experimental | 2011-06-30 | Valid |
| N176BG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner California |
None on file | 2001-11-08 | Valid |
| N400CF | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1991-12-11 | Valid |