Schleicher K 8
20 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1960 to 1966; half of them date from 1963 or earlier. Kansas has the most (4). 25% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the K 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (15), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 60 mph
- Maker on the register
- Schleicher
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 26, 1984; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Kansas4California3Tennessee2Illinois2Delaware2South Carolina1Oregon1Oklahoma1Ohio1Georgia1Florida1Colorado1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual12 (60%)Corporation3 (15%)Co-owned3 (15%)Non-citizen corporation1 (5%)LLC1 (5%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 10 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid20 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard15 (75%)None on file4 (20%)Experimental1 (5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Wabash Valley Soaring Association INC1Wabash Valley Soaring Assoc INC1Tally Ho One LLC1Southern Eagles Soaring INC1Dutchliar INC1
Fleet pages: Southern Eagles Soaring INC
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 Schleicher K 8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
20 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schleicher K 8s?
Kansas, with 4.
Who owns the Schleicher K 8?
25% 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 · 1 K 8 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6565D | Schleicher K 8 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2019-08-21 | Valid |