| Tail Number / N-Number | N98AF |
| Manufacturer | SCALES JAMES O |
| Model | LANCAIR ES |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | ES-047FB |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-550 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | LANCAIR INTL INC |
| Kit Model | LANCAIR ES/ES FAST |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCALES JAMES O TRUSTEE |
| Street | 2155 EAGLEWOOD DR |
| City | NEWBURGH |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47630-8697 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Warrick County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-11-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53324321 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA8D1 |