| Tail Number / N-Number | N7717S |
| Manufacturer | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26D |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 417 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 58 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCGOVERN GLENN C |
| Street | PO BOX 516 |
| City | METAIRIE |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70004-0516 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-10-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-06-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52470034 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA701C |