| Tail Number / N-Number | N981TL |
| Manufacturer | SCOTT JAMES B |
| Model | VANS RV-7A |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 70210 |
| 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 | SUPERIOR |
| Engine Model | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV7A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHMIDT THOMAS H |
| Street | 8863 E NORWOOD ST |
| City | MESA |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85207-1446 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-01-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-01-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53330217 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB08F |