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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:
3159 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
 04-14-2024
1.6
Cowling #10 - Drill Top Cowl For Top Hinges
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 04-14-2024
2.2
Cowling #09 - Prep Left Side Hinges And Taper
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 04-13-2024
1.9
Cowling #8 - New Top Right Hinge Drilled
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 04-07-2024
4.0
Cowling #7 - Top Cowl Hinge Work
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 04-06-2024
0.0
Cowling #6a - More Pictures
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 04-06-2024
7.5
Cowling #6 - More Top Cowl Cutting
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 04-03-2024
0.3
Desiccant Change
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 03-30-2024
2.9
Cowling #5 - Cut Bottom Cowl Half
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 03-24-2024
3.0
Cowling #4 - First Cut
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 03-22-2024
1.7
Baffles #7 - Left Front Baffle
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