| Tail Number / N-Number | N78040 |
| Manufacturer | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2040 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C125 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 125 hp (93 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BEDNAREK MICHAEL H |
| Street | 7507 JAMES BRADFORD DR |
| City | CENTERVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 45459 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-10-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-01-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52511603 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA9383 |