| Tail Number / N-Number | N8178 |
| Manufacturer | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASW-15 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15039 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CARMEL PAUL A |
| Street | 1745 FRANCK AVE |
| City | SANTA CLARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95051-3009 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-10-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-03-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52623315 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB26CD |