| Tail Number / N-Number | N39MA |
| Manufacturer | VALENTIN GMBH |
| Model | TAIFUN 17E |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1066 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FLEENOR CHARLES |
| Street | 3188 BERN DR |
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92651-2006 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1985-11-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-11-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-06-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-11-30 |
| Status | Third Notice for Registration Renewal |
| Mode S Code | 51100604 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A48184 |