| Tail Number / N-Number | N497JS |
| Manufacturer | SHERRY JAMES |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81191 |
| 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 | IO-360-M1B |
| 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 | LINDSEY STEVEN W |
| Street | 3217 W YARROW CIR |
| City | SUPERIOR |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 80027-6021 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Boulder County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-10-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51425362 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62AF2 |