| Tail Number / N-Number | N8639R |
| Manufacturer | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26A |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 173 |
| 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 | 58 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY INC |
| Street | 40223 SUNPATH AVE |
| City | ZEPHYRHILLS |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33540-5833 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Pasco County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-02-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1996-10-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52756637 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABDD9F |