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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:
3298 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
 10-01-2024
2.1
Cowling #35 - Top Cowl Firewall Hinges
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 09-30-2024
1.5
Cowling #34 - Top Horizontal Hinges Riveted
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 09-25-2024
2.0
Cowling #33 - Cleanup Work - Bottom Cowl
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 09-24-2024
2.9
Cowling #32 - More Hinges-Bottom Cowl
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 09-22-2024
2.0
Cowling #31 - Rivet Hinges - Bottom Cowl
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 09-15-2024
5.5
Cowling #30 - More Cowl Hinge Prep & Countersink
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 09-14-2024
1.1
Cowling #29 - Cowl Hinge Prep - Top Cowl
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 09-14-2024
3.7
Cowling #28 - Horizontal Hinge Pin Drilling-Final
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 09-13-2024
0.3
Engine - Desiccant Change
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 09-12-2024
0.7
Cowling #27 - Spinner Attach Nutplates
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