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Jonathan's RV-8 Build

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Builder:
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Jonathan Lee
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Location:
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Brisbane, QLD - Australia
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Aircraft:
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Van's Aircraft, Inc. - RV-8
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Manufacturer:
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http://www.vansaircraft.com/
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Engine:
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Prop:
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Total Build Time:
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115 Hours
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Welcome to my website, where I am documenting the build of my Van's Aircraft RV-8. This project is not just about having a flying airplane one day but also about the journey to get there. Please check back from time to time to see how it's going.
RV-8 Specifications
Seats: Two
Baggage: 125 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Span: 24 ft
Length: 21 ft
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Wing Area: 116 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1067 - 1120 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 15.5 lb/sq ft
Engine: Lycoming 180 hp
Propeller: Constant Speed
Top Speed: 214 mph
Cruise (75% @ 8000 ft): 204 mph
Cruise (55% @ 8000 ft): 182 mph
Stall Speed: 51 mph
Takeoff Distance: 275 ft
Landing Distance: 350 ft
Rate of Climb: 2300 fpm
Ceiling: 23,000 ft
Range (75% @ 8000 ft): 790 sm
Range (55% @ 8000 ft): 955 sm
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