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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:
3592 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
 11-26-2025
3.7
FWF #32 - EGT Probe Work
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 11-24-2025
2.5
FWF #31 - CHT Probe Install
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 11-22-2025
0.5
Snorkel #45 - Priming The Snorkel
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 11-18-2025
1.0
Cowling #59 - More Alignment Work
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 11-16-2025
2.0
FWF #29 - Alternate Air Cable Connection
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 11-15-2025
3.0
Snorkel #44 - Snorkel Smoothing, And Other
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 11-09-2025
2.0
FWF #29 - Playing With The Mixture Arm Adj
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 10-30-2025
1.0
Cowling #58 - Bent Piano Hinge
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 10-28-2025
3.0
Baffles #56 - Snorkel And Seals Again
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 10-25-2025
3.2
Baffles #55 - More Baffle Seal Work
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