Charles Hammes - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

RV 8

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Date: 3-19-2010
Number of Hours: 1.00
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Brief Description: The Kit

Decided to make the plunge "again." Finished the airframe on an RV-8 about 4 years ago, but struggled to find time in the shop. Priorities changed with a 3 year old and another one just born. Ended up selling the kit knowing there would be another time and place for the project. The kit I sold was flying about a year later. Glad someone was able to enjoy the plane. Just could not get the bug out of me.... Started another one. Purchased the RV-8 empannage kit. Will need to decide on the standard "slow build" kit or the quick build kit. Decision will be based on how much fun I have on the empannage kit. RV-8 Performance Solo Weight 1400 lbs Gross Weight 1800 lbs Performance with 180 hp engine: Top Speed - Solo Weight 214 mph Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] 204 mph Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] 182 mph Stall Speed 51 mph Top Speed - Gross Weight 213 mph Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] 203 mph Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] 180 mph Stall Speed 58 mph Ground Performance - Solo Weight Takeoff Distance 275 ft Landing Distance 350 ft Ground Performance - Gross Weight Takeoff Distance 575 ft Landing Distance 500 ft Climb/Ceiling - Solo Weight Rate of Climb 2,300 fpm Ceiling 23,000 ft Climb/Ceiling - Gross Weight Rate of Climb 1,650 fpm Ceiling 20,500 ft Range Range [75% @ 8000 ft] 790 sm Range [55% @ 8000 ft] 955 sm

The Standard Kit

The Quick Build Kit

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