| Tail Number / N-Number | N197PW |
| Manufacturer | PZL-SWIDNIK |
| Model | PW-5 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1709004 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | LOUISVILLE SOARING CLUB INC |
| Street | 2301 SHANNAWOOD DR |
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 40513-1335 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Fayette County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-05-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-07-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50301606 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18386 |