| Tail Number / N-Number | N149TS |
| Manufacturer | STRATTON BILLY G |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81006 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HAWKINS DAVID B |
| Street | 15935 KNOLL TRAIL DR APT 2734 |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75248-2783 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2005-04-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-06-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50142731 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0C5D9 |