N38PB

N38PB is a Schempp-Hirth Arcus, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by EXTREME AIR LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 22 flights totalling 30 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KSBA to KSBA. Service window in our records spans 423 days. The Schempp-Hirth Arcus has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,543 lb, light wake category.

About the Schempp-Hirth Arcus

The Schempp-Hirth Arcus is a high-performance side-by-side two-seat self-launching sailplane built by the famous German glider manufacturer since 2006. Unlike traditional sailplanes that require a tow aircraft or winch launch, the Arcus features a retractable Rotax 505 two-stroke engine that allows pilots to take off independently and climb to soaring altitude before shutting down and retracting the powerplant for pure gliding flight. This self-launch capability makes it exceptionally versatile for cross-country soaring and training operations where tow infrastructure is limited.

With a 20-meter wingspan and advanced laminar-flow airfoil design, the Arcus achieves a glide ratio exceeding 40:1 in pure sailplane mode, placing it among the elite of modern two-seat gliders. The side-by-side seating configuration is unusual in the sailplane world (most two-seaters use tandem seating) but offers superior communication between instructor and student or between cross-country soaring partners. The type has found favor with soaring clubs and private owners seeking the freedom of self-launch combined with world-class gliding performance.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.