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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:
3449 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
 06-14-2025
1.0
Snorkel #24 - Strengthening Layer In The Snorkel
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 06-14-2025
2.0
Baffles #39 - Riveting RF Baffles
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 06-14-2025
0.3
Another Desiccant Change
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 06-07-2025
1.5
Snorkel #23 - Filling In The Latest Cut
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 06-07-2025
2.9
Snorkel #22 - More Cutting Back
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 06-03-2025
0.0
Snorkel #21 - More Snorkel Cutting
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 06-03-2025
3.5
Snorkel #20 - Sanding Snorkel And Fit Check
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 06-02-2025
1.5
Snorkel #19 - Closing Snorkel
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 05-31-2025
0.5
Snorkel #18 - Additional Carbon Fiber
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 05-30-2025
0.7
Snorkel #17 - First Layer Of Carbon Fiber
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