| Tail Number / N-Number | N297DW |
| Manufacturer | WILSON DAVID L |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80601 |
| 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 | 0-360-A1D |
| 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 | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BLACK MARK A |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 2855 NC 704 HWY W |
| City | LAWSONVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27022-8367 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Stokes County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-09-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-01-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50607733 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A30FDB |