KitLog pro

Powered By Kitlog Pro v2.0

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:
3640 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
 01-31-2026
2.0
FWF #52 - Spark Plug Wires Installed
Details
       

 01-31-2026
0.0
FWF #51b - Adel The Prop Oil Line
Details
       

 01-31-2026
4.3
FWF #51a - Left Blast Hose + Misc Work
Details
       

 01-29-2026
1.7
FWF #50 - Pmag Blast Hose (R)
Details
       

 01-18-2026
3.7
FWF #49 - Finish Up The Connections
Details
       

 01-17-2026
3.0
FWF #48 - Right PMag Wiring Alt Wire Runs
Details
       

 01-17-2026
2.0
FWF #47 - Left PMag Wiring
Details
       

 01-15-2026
1.0
FWF #46 - New Bolt For Engine Ground
Details
       

 01-14-2026
2.0
FWF #45 - PMag Ground Wires
Details
       

 01-10-2026
2.2
FWF #44 - Engine Ground Strap
Details
       










Copyright © 2001-2026 Matronics. All Rights Reserved.