| Tail Number / N-Number | N79BX |
| Manufacturer | POTTER FRANK L |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 82079 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360-A1A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GERHARD RICHARD L |
| Street | 15655 CESSNA LN |
| City | LAKEWOOD |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54138-9412 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Oconto County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-03-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-10-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52532733 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAB5DB |