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ZK-MEL

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This aircraft is a
Van's RV-7
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Flight activity

(10 tracking legs recorded)

Live tracking paused — activity data through 24 Aug 2026. Windows below are measured to that date.

30 days to 24 Aug 2026
2
90 days to 24 Aug 2026
10
Last seen
21 Aug 2026
Tracked since
10 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight21 Aug 2026 · 0h 31m
  • Tracked flight10 Aug 2026 · 0h 25m
  • Tracked flight14 Jul 2026 · 0h 41m
  • Tracked flight12 Jul 2026 · 0h 30m
  • Tracked flight3 Jul 2026 · 0h 32m
  • Tracked flight20 Jun 2026 · 0h 21m
  • Tracked flight19 Jun 2026 · 0h 19m
  • Tracked flight12 Jun 2026 · 0h 32m
  • Tracked flight10 Jun 2026 · 1h 53m

Showing the 9 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?
1,251Van's RV-7 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • ZK-MELNZACTIVE
    Martin Epplett Lobb
    2022 – 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

About ZK-MEL
What type of aircraft is ZK-MEL?

ZK-MEL is a Van's RV-7.

Where is ZK-MEL registered?

ZK-MEL is currently registered in New Zealand (NZ).

What is the ICAO24 (Mode S) code for ZK-MEL?

ZK-MEL's ICAO24 hex code is C829DC.

Is ZK-MEL still airworthy?

ZK-MEL's current registry status is Active.