| Tail Number / N-Number | N78048 |
| Manufacturer | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2048 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LATHAM RANDALL W |
| Street | 8804 AIRPORT RD |
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 45121-8404 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Brown County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-03-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-01-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52511613 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA938B |