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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:
3136 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
 03-22-2024
1.7
Baffles #7 - Left Front Baffle
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 03-16-2024
3.0
Baffles #6 - Right Front Baffle
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 03-10-2024
2.7
Baffles #5 - Spacer And Engine Mount Holes
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 03-09-2024
4.2
Baffles #4 - THE Bolt
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 02-26-2024
0.3
Desiccant Refresh
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 02-26-2024
0.3
Cowling #3 - Oil Door Finished
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 02-24-2024
0.9
Cowling #2 - Oil Door #2
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 02-23-2024
0.9
Cowling #1 - Oil Door
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 02-19-2024
5.5
Baffles #3 - Fitting Of The Cylinder Heads
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 02-18-2024
4.6
Baffles #2 - Continue With Cyl #4
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