| Tail Number / N-Number | N972AF |
| Manufacturer | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASK-21 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 21320 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| 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 | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CIVIL AIR PATROL |
| Street | 105 S HANSELL ST |
| City | MAXWELL AFB |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36112-5937 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1988-10-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-12-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53305431 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD8B19 |