| Tail Number / N-Number | N66BV |
| Manufacturer | VALENTIN GMBH |
| Model | TAIFUN 17E |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1070 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH JAMES E |
| Street | PO BOX 8177 |
| City | KALISPELL |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59904-1177 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Flathead County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-02-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52131015 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A8B20D |