2020 Stemme S12
Gliders
Aircraft Details
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2020 Stemme S12G - factory-built self-launching motor glider in exceptional, low-time condition. Hobbs: 93.7 Hours TT: 170.6 Aircraft Overview: The Stemme S12G is a high-performance, two-seat self-launching motor glider produced in Germany by Stemme AG. It features the company's patented retractable folding propeller - a system that allows the powerplant to be fully stowed during soaring operations, eliminating propeller drag and delivering a glide performance well above comparable aircraft. Powered by a Rotax engine driving a variable-pitch prop, the S12G is fully capable of self-launching from any general aviation airport and transitioning to unpowered soaring at altitude. It has been hangared its entire life, maintained by one owner, and comes with a complete and unbroken set of maintenance records. (Available on request) Current airworthiness certificate and registration. No damage history. Pre-buy inspection welcome. Contact for logbook review, avionics details, and viewing location. Price: $450,000 ' Contact seller directly
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Patrick Benz
trade-a-plane.com
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$400,000
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Santa Barbara, CA | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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About This Stemme S12
This 2020 Stemme S12 (N38PB) is a 2-seat gliders with 170 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $400,000.
The S12 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 930 nm (1,722 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $31/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N38PB.
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Safety Record
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