| Tail Number / N-Number | N1981J |
| Manufacturer | JAMES F WILSON JR |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 83128 |
| 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 | AEROSPORT |
| Engine Model | IO-375 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 | WILSON JAMES F JR |
| Street | 250 GREENE RD |
| City | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 41097-4246 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Grant County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-10-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-07-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50304147 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18867 |