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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:
3241 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
 07-05-2024
2.9
Baggage Door Spring
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 07-04-2024
1.5
Baggage Door Latch Blocks #3
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 07-03-2024
1.9
Baggage Door Latch Blocks #2
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 07-01-2024
0.3
Desiccant Change
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 06-26-2024
1.8
Baggage Door Latch Blocks
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 06-19-2024
1.0
Skirt Sanding For Close Gap
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 06-19-2024
3.5
Rivet The Baggage Door Hinge
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 06-17-2024
1.1
Seal Upper Firewall
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 06-16-2024
1.1
Firewall Rivets Done
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 06-09-2024
2.7
Glare Shield Lighting
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