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The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 160 nm, a cruise speed of 77 knots, a service ceiling of 32,800 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus

Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus
GLID
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
800 kg
Range
160 nm
Seats
2
Mini-Nimbus
Schempp-Hirth · Mini-Nimbus
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
101
Active
101
Origin
Germany
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
HS-7
HS-7
—800 kg160 nm77 kt2
Mini-Nimbus B
Mini-Nimbus B
—800 kg160 nm77 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G49EU · Rev 1 · issued 2022-02-10

Category
Utility
MTOW
450 kg
Seats
1 crew
Ceiling
32,800 ft
Certification basis

FAR 21.23 and FAR 21.29 effective February 1, 1965. Federal Republic of Germany Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplane (LFSM); dated October 1975 which has…

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

48 yearsmedian age

Of the 25 registered Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus with a known build year (25% of the 101 we track), the median age is 48 years.

Mini-Nimbus — frequently asked
What is the range of the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus has a maximum range of 160 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus carry?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus's maximum take-off weight is 800 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus's ICAO type designator is GLID.

How many Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 101 registered Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus airframes worldwide.