| Tail Number / N-Number | N97RD |
| Manufacturer | SCHEMPP-HIRTH |
| Model | STANDARD CIRRUS |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 288G |
| 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 | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 3621 BLACK GRANITE DR |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78744-3334 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Travis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-02-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-31 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 53301307 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD82C7 |