Schempp-Hirth Ventus Aircraft under $200,000
1 used Schempp-Hirth Ventus aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 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.