| Tail Number / N-Number | N778RJ |
| Manufacturer | MUEGGE JAMES |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80618 |
| 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 | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BRATCHER RONALD C |
| Street | 3121 N 267TH PLZ |
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68069-5833 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Douglas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-11-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-08-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52504077 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA883F |