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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:
3690 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
 07-22-2026
1.8
Canopy - Working On Smoothing The Sika
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 07-21-2026
0.0
OSHKOSH 2026
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 07-11-2026
1.2
Canopy - Cosmetic Sika Layer
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 07-10-2026
3.3
Canopy - Windscreen Sika Cleanup / Prep
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 07-05-2026
0.8
Canopy - Windscreen Tape Removal
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 07-04-2026
2.5
Canopy - Windscreen Bonding
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 07-04-2026
1.5
Canopy - Final Windscreen Prep
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 06-28-2026
1.0
Canopy - Windscreen Dry Fit Test
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 06-13-2026
0.3
Desiccant Change - New Shop A/C Installed
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 05-31-2026
2.1
Canopy - Windscreen Scuffing
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