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The Peterson J-4 (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft certificated in the Utility Glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 300 nm, a cruise speed of 80 knots, a service ceiling of 12,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Peterson J-4

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
3
Active
3
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
J-4
J-4
600 kg300 nm80 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G3WE · Rev 1 · issued 1976-05-01

Category
Utility Glider
MTOW
365 kg
Seats
1 crew · 1 passengers
Certification basis

FAR 23 effective 1 February 1965 with Amendments 23-1 through 23-6 and Amendment 23-8; FAR 21 dated 1 February 1965 with Amendments 21-1 through 21-38 and Glider Criteria Handbook,…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
J-4 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Peterson J-4?

The Peterson J-4 has a maximum range of 300 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Peterson J-4 carry?

The Peterson J-4 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Peterson J-4?

The Peterson J-4's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Peterson J-4?

The Peterson J-4's ICAO type designator is GLID.

How many Peterson J-4 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 3 registered Peterson J-4 airframes worldwide.

Registered J-4 aircraft

Individual J-4 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.