| Tail Number / N-Number | N8601A |
| Manufacturer | WING |
| Model | D-1 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 005 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 172 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHITAKER ALVIN E |
| Street | 6422 YORK HEIGHTS RD |
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 53594-9512 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Dane County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-10-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-03-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52750523 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABD153 |