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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:
3321 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
 11-17-2024
1.0
Cowling #46 - SuperFil The Bottom Cowl
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 11-17-2024
2.1
Cowling #45 - Sanding The SuperFil
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 11-16-2024
1.8
Cowling #44 - Bluing The Top Cowl
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 11-15-2024
0.7
Replace The P/S/AOA Push-on Fittings
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 11-14-2024
1.0
Re-install The Parking Brake
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 11-10-2024
1.3
Cowling #43 - More Gap Filling
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 11-09-2024
2.5
Cowling #42 - Filling Gaps
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 11-07-2024
1.7
Cowling #41 - Final Upper Cowl Gap Work
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 11-06-2024
0.5
Cowling #40 - Cutting Down The Batwings
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 11-03-2024
2.0
Cowling #39 - Fiberglass Add Back
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