| Tail Number / N-Number | N188RV |
| Manufacturer | PALMER BARRY G |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80049 |
| 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 | I0360 SER A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCCOMAS WILLIAM J II |
| Street | 11402 CEDARWOOD DR |
| City | HUMBLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77338-2521 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Harris County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-01-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-04-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50257757 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A15FEF |