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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:
3723 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
 09-12-2026
2.6
Canopy - Serious Skirt Side Sanding
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 09-03-2026
1.4
Canopy - Pulled The Tape After Detaching Skirt
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 09-02-2026
1.4
Canopy - More Bottom Skirt Epoxy/balloon Filler
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 08-31-2026
1.0
Canopy - Skirt Sanding
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 08-25-2026
1.2
Canopy - Interior Side Skirt Areas
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 08-24-2026
1.0
Canopy - Fuse Surface Prep
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 08-23-2026
2.9
Canopy - Bottom Skirt Work
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 08-22-2026
5.0
Canopy - Research, Rick, And Prep
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 08-14-2026
1.3
Canopy Fiberglass Failure
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 08-10-2026
0.3
Desiccant Change - New Plugs - Kind Of
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