We are finalizing our panel and are wanting to know where other builders have located their compass...glareshield, panel etc. and how well it worked..thanks ...
Hi, A friend and I just ferried an rv8,which he purchased in the mid west, to the east coast. We each had a short checkout before leaving and everything seemed...
I am wanting to put the trim and ptt s switches in the grip on the pilots control stick...I have been looking and havent found "a best" answer...some say...
I dropped the paperwork off at the Transport Canada regional office on Monday, so they could review it and issue me a Special Certificate of Airworthiness that...
John, I glued on my canopy and part of the skirt. You can see what I did at _http://www.rv-8a.net/_ (http://www.rv-8a.net/) and look at Jan and Feb 2009. ...
HELP!!!!!!!! I was dimpling my rudder today and it got away from me just as I was punching a dimple. I now have a new hole about one inch away from the...
Hello, I am considering the purchase of an RV-8, and would like input from fellow builders who may have "modified" or opt'd for the "Tall pilot" option. I am...
I'm seriously contemplating the idea of building an RV-8 and would really like to see one up close and personal. Anyone within a reasonable distance (within...
I'm just beginning work on my VS. I was looking at a few RV-8 builders pages, and I happened to notice that they have lightening holes in the spar. My spar...
I have a couple of tools I no longer need: Avery C-frame rivet tool, good condition (used for one RV-8), $190 new --$125. Riveting backing plate, $50...
Perhaps someone who built RV fuel tanks (slow build) can give me a pointer. Everyone around here did quick build and can't help :-) I'm fabricating the T-405...
Did any of you guys have to trim a half inch or more from your C 654-1 latch? I know it says trim to fit but that seems like a lot. There is about 1 1/8" of...
Just an update ... After just a wee bit more than 13 years of on-again-off-again-on-again building, N8RV ("Smokey") took wing mere minutes after receiving a...
About a year ago I read a report about a RV-8 with 200 hp Innodyne turbine engine; immediately I was in lust. However, their website stated that the flight...
I just installed a Aviation Products Tailwheel Assy. PN 6034. I got the double yoke model which cost $255 Plus about $10 for shipping. Previously I had the...
We have an RV-8 for sale. It is a beautiful plane and was Grand Champion EAA Copperstate 2006. Asking $106,000 for this extra special plane. Please see our...
Don, Just read of your first flight. Congratulations!!!!! This has got to be one of the most anticipated first flights in RV history. Have fun and fly safe. If...
Guys.. I've tried to reach Terry Jantzi to order the Rocket Steering Link several times by phone and email and can't seem to get a response. Does anyone know...
Hello Group, It's about time I let people know, but after a long long time, (think nine years), my RV-8 quickbuild became N128MR and now has about 12 hours on...
N898JW, RV-8 sn#81639, borne out of a basement in downtown Washington, DC, took to the air over Leesburg on July 26. It sports an IO-360M1B with dual...
Hi all, It is summer, hotter than Hades, so I thought it would be a great time to do the canopy. I have been reading and re-reading the plans around the ...
For the last many years, we have had one or two meet and greet things at the Theatre in the Woods. I assume folks would be interested in doing this again this...
Where did all you guys dri;; through your F-812 for you strobe and position light wires? I checked out Kevin's site but I would like to see some other...
I'm with Kevin on this one - I can't see how it matters if you measure the same surface from a neutral position. I used a digital level and got the correct...
Hi fellows RV8 builders. I cannot find were deflection angels of the control surfaces are mentioned (Elevator, Aelerons and rudder). Could anyone tel me where...
Gotta ask if anyone knows a solution to the RV-8A nose wheel shimmy problem. Actually it's more of an oscillation problem. I had my first flight today and...
I used sikaflex and it worked fine. It's a bit messy, but less messy than dealing with cracks. Stan Sutterfield I have successfully drilled and clecoed my...
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