Registry / Robinson Helicopter Company / R44 II / N129ES

Own N129ES?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N129ES V

Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II · 2008 · Naples, ID

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N129ES is a 2008 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (serial 12173), registered to Whirlybird Aviation LLC (LLC) in Naples, ID. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2008 (18 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine rated at 260 hp, the engine on 76% of registered Robinson Helicopter Company R44 IIs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A07596. It is one of 1,320 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II aircraft on the FAA registry. Whirlybird Aviation LLC holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Whirlybird Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Naples, ID
Serial number
12173
Year built
2008 · 18 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A07596 · 50072626 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 17, 2023
Airworthiness date
Feb 26, 2008
Last FAA activity
Oct 17, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2030
FAA region
S

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
41899

977 of the 1,287 registered Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II carry this engine (76%), across 10 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N129ES

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N129ES

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N129ES.

Share your experience with N129ES

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N129ES (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N129ES? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking recent positions on file

ICAO24: a07596
Last known — 2 months ago N129ES
Observed 2026-07-08 10:53:57 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
73 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,700 ft
Track
264.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 47.78426, Lng -116.88210
Map loads when scrolled into view …
📸 Upload a photo of N129ES

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7640122

Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard
TCDS: H11NM

Engine — CODE 41899

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540-AE1A5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N129ES
Serial Number: 12173
Year Manufactured: 2008
ACFTREF Code: 7640122
Engine Code: 41899
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50072626
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A07596

Registrant

Whirlybird Aviation LLC
LLC
View all 3 aircraft registered to this owner →
Po Box 349
Naples, ID, 838470349
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 17, 2023
Airworthiness Feb 26, 2008
Expiration Oct 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 17, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with R44 II performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II registrations