| Tail Number / N-Number | N505DS |
| Manufacturer | GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH |
| Model | DG-500 ELAN ORION |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5E215X55 |
| 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 | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SANDHILL SOARING CLUB INC |
| Street | PO BOX 1891 |
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48116-5691 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Livingston County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-03-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-04-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51446337 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A64CDF |