| Tail Number / N-Number | N71NS |
| Manufacturer | SPEEDY NIGEL A |
| Model | SPEEDY SPECIAL |
| Year Built | 2015 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 001 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SPEEDY NIGEL A |
| Street | 132 HELEN DR |
| City | CINNAMINSON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip Code | 08077-1580 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Burlington County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2015-06-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-12-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52275361 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A97AF1 |