| Tail Number / N-Number | N8YS |
| Manufacturer | JOE DORY JR |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2020 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 80790 |
| 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 | IO-360-A1B |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | COMPTON JOHN DOUGLAS |
| Street | 4217 IRIS AVE |
| City | MORGAN |
| State | UT |
| Zip Code | 84050-9738 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Morgan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2020-07-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-06-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52557542 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AADF62 |