| Tail Number / N-Number | N78171 |
| Manufacturer | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2171 |
| 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 | HOUSTON GEORGE PORTER JR |
| Street | 11112 POOL RD |
| City | COCKEYSVILLE |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 21030 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1980-09-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52513644 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA97A4 |