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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:
3322 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
 02-06-2025
1.7
Baffles #15 - CB-702E (cont)
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 02-02-2025
1.3
Baffles #14 - CB-702E Fwd Left Support Plate
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 02-01-2025
3.3
Baffles #13 - Cuting The Air Ramps
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 01-31-2025
1.4
Cowling #54 - Left Inlet Modifications
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 01-24-2025
1.2
Baffles #12 - Cutting Down The Rear Baffles
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 01-22-2025
1.8
Baffles #11 - L/R Forward Air Ramps - Continued
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 01-20-2025
1.8
Baffles #10 - L/R Forward Air Ramps - More
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 01-19-2025
1.5
Baffles #9 - L/R Forward Air Ramps - Initial
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 01-18-2025
1.5
Baffles #8 - Reinstalling The Baffles
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 01-17-2025
1.2
Throttle Quadrant Switch Out
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