Bob Ellis - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Vans RV-8 G-JBTR

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Date: 6-26-2008
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Brief Description: Change to an 8

When I decided to go for the 8A I was not aware of nose accidents/incidents. There have been some nasty tip overs at very slow speed but I thought the modified nose leg would solve this. However due to some recent accidents occurring to the modified nose legs on the Van's A models I believe there is still doubt as to the fork design. When you order the fuselage kit you have to commit to either the tail wheel or the nose wheel and I am due to order in the next week or two. In aviation I have always worked on the premise "where there is doubt - there is no doubt" I have therefore decided to change to the 8 and here is a wonderful photo for inspiration.

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