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Jims RV-8

Builder:
Jim Novak
Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Aircraft:
Van's Aircraft - RV-8
Manufacturer:   
http://www.vansaircraft.com/
Engine:
Barrett Precision Engines - IO-360X
Prop:
3-Blade of some sort
Total Build Time:
2908 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
 03-18-2023
0.0
Smoke Oil Relay Wiring
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 03-18-2023
6.1
Misc Stuff + More Electrical
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 03-13-2023
0.0
Recieved Parts And Stuff From VA
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 03-12-2023
1.6
Smoke Oil Relay Wiring
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 03-11-2023
1.6
Desiccant + Smoke Oil Relay Cogitation
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 03-07-2023
2.8
Alternator Wires + Tidying Firewall Wires
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 03-04-2023
2.3
Smoke Oil Manifold Install
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 03-04-2023
4.8
ANL/Shunt Standoff
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 02-28-2023
0.0
ANL, Shunt Standoff Model In 3D
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 02-28-2023
3.0
ANL + Shunt Wiring
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