| Tail Number / N-Number | N26MG |
| Manufacturer | LUKE RAINSTAR |
| Model | VANS ACFT RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80971 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHITMUS CHRISTOPHER A |
| Street | 4149 HILDRETH POOL RD |
| City | BOWIE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76230-6511 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Montague County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2005-04-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-03-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50476676 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A27DBE |