Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8
20 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1991 to 1994; half of them date from 1993 or earlier. New Mexico 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 AX8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (20)
- Seats
- 5
- Maker on the register
- Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 6, 1992; newest November 23, 2023
Where they are owner's state
New Mexico4Texas3Oregon2Michigan2Wisconsin1Washington1Tennessee1Mississippi1Missouri1Louisiana1Idaho1Iowa1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual13 (65%)LLC2 (10%)Corporation2 (10%)Co-owned2 (10%)Partnership1 (5%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX8-90 S 2 | 13 | 1991 to 1994 | 65.0% |
| AX8 105S2 | 5 | 1992 to 1994 | 25.0% |
| AX8-108 S.1 | 1 | 1994 | 5.0% |
| AX8-105S1 | 1 | 1992 | 5.0% |
When they were built by decade · 3 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
Standard20 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Up Up And Away LLC1Portland Rose Balloons LLC1Get High Incorporated1Bogle Edward T1Aerial Advantage INC1
Fleet pages: Portland Rose Balloons LLC · Aerial Advantage 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 Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
20 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8s?
New Mexico, with 4.
Who owns the Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8?
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 · 5 AX8 105S2 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N91NF | Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8 105S2 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2018-12-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N816TC | Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8 105S2 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2015-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N787TC | Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8 105S2 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2015-04-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N243TC | Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8 105S2 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2013-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N720TC | Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX8 105S2 |
Get High Incorporated Longview, Texas |
Standard | 1995-11-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |