Schempp-Hirth Ventus Aircraft in Germany
German-registered aircraft (D- prefix) operate under EASA certification with rigorous maintenance documentation requirements. Strong GA infrastructure around Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin. Diamond Aircraft (Austrian) and German pilot population create active market for modern composite singles.
1 used Schempp-Hirth Ventus aircraft for sale in Germany · from $6K · updated 19 hours ago
About the Schempp-Hirth Ventus
The Schempp-Hirth Ventus is a high-performance single-seat sailplane with a strong cross-country and competition pedigree. Across its generations it pairs excellent glide performance with Schempp-Hirth build quality, and is widely available in pure, turbo (sustainer) and self-launching versions — making it a benchmark choice for serious cross-country and racing pilots.
Schempp-Hirth Ventus Specifications
Model specSchempp-Hirth has not yet published final specifications for the Ventus. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 Schempp-Hirth Ventus For Sale
There are currently 1 used Schempp-Hirth Ventus for sale, ranging from $6,983 to $6,983, with a median asking price of $6,983.
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Schempp-Hirth Ventus Price & Cost
How much does a Schempp-Hirth Ventus cost? Used Ventus prices: from $6K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Schempp-Hirth Ventus
When buying a Schempp-Hirth Ventus, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Schempp-Hirth Ventus
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Schempp-Hirth Ventus Inventory by Country
| Germany | 1 |
Schempp-Hirth Ventus by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Schempp-Hirth Ventus by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
Schempp-Hirth Ventus Safety Record
Across all Ventus variants, 37 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1984–2015. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2015 | Blacksburg, VA | Serious | A loss of thermal lift during a motor glider flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accid… |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Hobbs, NM | Incident | The pilot's improper compensation for gusty wind conditions which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway. |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Burnsville, NC | Serious | The pilot's improper use of the spoilers, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with trees. |
| Jun 02, 2013 | Corona, NM | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions. |
| May 18, 2012 | Duncansville, PA | Serious | The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to clear terrain, which resulted in an aerodynami… |
NTSB records 1984–2015. Includes all Schempp-Hirth Ventus variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.