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G-BCEY

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Representative photo of a DE Havilland ChipmunkType photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Chipmunk(DHC1)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
240 nm
Cruise speed
108 kt
Max speed
119 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
900 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
—
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Wingspan
10.4 m
Height
2.1 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2

Flight activity

(28 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
25
Last seen
8 Oct 2026
Tracked since
20 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 0h 40m
  • Tracked flight25 Sept 2026 · 0h 35m
  • Tracked flight25 Sept 2026 · 0h 13m
  • Tracked flight15 Sept 2026 · 5h 10m
  • Tracked flight10 Sept 2026 · 4h 23m
  • Tracked flight2 Sept 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight2 Sept 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight2 Sept 2026 · 0h 10m
  • Tracked flight23 Aug 2026 · 0h 42m
  • Tracked flight21 Jun 2026 · 3h 36m

Showing the 10 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?
147DE Havilland Chipmunk registered worldwide

Common. More common than 80% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • G-BCEYGBACTIVE
    Private
    2010 – 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-BCEY — frequently asked
What aircraft model is G-BCEY?

G-BCEY is a DE Havilland Chipmunk. Sprinkle's record for G-BCEY covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is G-BCEY currently active?

Registry records list G-BCEY's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a DE Havilland Chipmunk.

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

G-BCEY carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) C1/0515, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Chipmunk airframe when it was built.

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

G-BCEY's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 401B55 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Chipmunk broadcasts.