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G-BTCJ

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G-BTCJ — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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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

(5 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
11 Oct 2026
Tracked since
22 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 0h 15m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 7h 04m

Showing the 2 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-BTCJGBACTIVE
    Private
    2017 – 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-BTCJ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is G-BTCJ?

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

Is G-BTCJ currently active?

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

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

G-BTCJ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1869, the serial assigned to this Luscombe 8 airframe when it was built.

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

G-BTCJ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 403369 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Luscombe 8 broadcasts.