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Casey's RV-8 Project

Builder:
Casey Hansen
Location:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa - USA
Aircraft:
Van's Aircraft - RV-8
Manufacturer:   
http://www.vansaircraft.com/
Engine:
TBD - TBD
Prop:
TBD - TBD - Constant Pitch

Welcome to my RV-8 aircraft builder's log! This log is for FAA compliance and for family/friends to follow along. This log represents my building experiences and should not be used in substitute of official building plans and instructions.

What's this about?
I am building an airplane. In my house. With my wife's permission. Seriously!

The airplane is a Van's Aircraft RV-8 that:

  • seats two passengers - front and back (tandem)

  • travels cross-country at just shy of 200mph

  • performs basic aerobatic maneuvers easily and safely


... so all around, it's a great airplane. It is also very popular with over 6,000 (of the various RV models) flying.

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Recent Activity
First Photo
Date

Work Log Summary

Front spar clecoed together - awaiting rivets.
04-30-2010
Finished HS Spar
Should be rotated, but... I'd rather build than edit pics. :P
04-25-2010
Rear spar riveting complete
Riveting the hinge brackets on to the rear spar.
04-20-2010
Finished rear spar riveting
Brackets being riveted to the HS spar.
04-17-2010
More HS spar riveting
Some rivets set - some clecos still in.
04-16-2010
Riveting Rear HS Spar
04-15-2010
Finished priming - set up for riveting
04-11-2010
Touching up HS-702
Trim cable hole
03-21-2010
Priming and drill trim cable hole
Getting everything primed.
03-10-2010
All priming complete.
Right side HS skeleton parts primed.
03-07-2010
Scuffed/prepared skins











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