| Tail Number / N-Number | N861J |
| Manufacturer | FUNK STEVEN C |
| Model | RV8 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80169 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | EDWARDS JEFFREY L |
| Street | 38 TAXIWAY LINDY LOOP |
| City | PORT ORANGE |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32128-6718 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Volusia County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-04-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-10-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52751526 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABD356 |