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Jims RV-8

Builder:
Jim Novak
Location:
Coppell, TX - USA
Aircraft:
Van's Aircraft - RV-8
Manufacturer:   
http://www.vansaircraft.com/
Engine:
Barrett Precision Engines - IO-360X
Prop:
MT - MTB-9 - Fixed
Total Build Time:
3465 Hours

Welcome to my experimental aircraft Web site. I am building a Van's Aircraft RV-8.

General characteristics of the RV-8
Capacity: myself and one passenger
Length: 21 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 24 ft 0 in
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Wing area: 116 sq ft
Empty weight: 1,120 lb
Gross weight: 1,800 lb
Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gallons
Powerplant: Lycoming IO-360 four cylinder, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine with fuel injection, 180 hp

Performance
Maximum speed: 221 mph
Cruise speed: 210 mph at 75% power at 8000 feet
Stall speed: 58 mph
Range: 940 mi at 55% power and 8000 feet
Service ceiling: 22,500 ft
Rate of climb: 1,900 ft/min
Wing loading: 15.5 lb/sq ft

Recent Activity
 Date Hours Work Log Summary Details
 07-12-2025
0.9
Snorkel #28 - Spacer Removal
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 07-12-2025
2.0
FWF #1 - Exhaust Install
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 07-12-2025
1.0
Baffles #48 - Final Powder Coat Prep
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 07-09-2025
1.0
Baffles #47 - Alternate Air Cable Brace
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 06-25-2025
1.0
Snorkel #27 - Snorkel Issue
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 06-22-2025
1.2
Snorkel #26 - Starter Hole Cover
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 06-22-2025
1.0
Baffles #46 - Socket Extension Hole Plugs
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 06-21-2025
2.1
Baffles #45 - LR Baffles
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 06-19-2025
1.4
Baffles #44 - Finished LF Baffle
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 06-18-2025
0.7
Baffles #43 - LF Riveting
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