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G-BSTX

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Representative photo of a Luscombe 8Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Luscombe 8
This aircraft is a
Luscombe 8(L8)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
430 nm
Cruise speed
90 kt
Max speed
100 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
570 m
Landing distance
470 m
Weights
MTOW
600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
100 L
Dimensions
Length
6.1 m
Wingspan
10.6 m
Height
1.9 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2

Flight activity

(23 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
18
Last seen
3 Oct 2026
Tracked since
7 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight21 Sept 2026 · 1h 03m
  • Tracked flight14 Sept 2026 · 13h 28m
  • Tracked flight28 Aug 2026 · 0h 45m
  • Tracked flight4 Jul 2026 · 0h 43m
  • Tracked flight4 Jul 2026 · 2h 37m
  • Tracked flight7 Jun 2026 · 1h 40m

Showing the 6 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
1,857Luscombe 8 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • G-BSTXGBACTIVE
    Private
    2008 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

G-BSTX — frequently asked
What aircraft model is G-BSTX?

G-BSTX is a Luscombe 8. Sprinkle's record for G-BSTX covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is G-BSTX currently active?

Registry records list G-BSTX's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a Luscombe 8.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of G-BSTX?

G-BSTX carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3301, the serial assigned to this Luscombe 8 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for G-BSTX?

G-BSTX's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 40326A — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Luscombe 8 broadcasts.