Thinking of building an RV-8

[ScottA]

Hello, i am new in here and was wanting an opion on the Van's
aircrafts, especially the RV-8, which i am looking and building.
Any opinions?? to a comproble aircraft??
thanks.

[Orval Fairbairn[_2_]]

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ScottA > wrote:

> Hello, i am new in here and was wanting an opion on the Van's
> aircrafts, especially the RV-8, which i am looking and building.
> Any opinions?? to a comproble aircraft??
> thanks.

We have about 30-40 of them here at Spruce Creek -- most of them flying,
and a lot of quick-build kits.

I have observed Van's designs progress, both in quality and performance
for about 25 years and can say that every one is an improvement over the
last.

The RV-8 kit is superb and is available in quick-build form. The
workmanship is excellent; the design is excellent.

My neighbor is building an RV-8A and is having a ball!

I don't think that you can go wrong with it, but, remember: even the QB
kit entails a LOT of work, so you need some friends to help you along,
as well as a good EAA Chapter.

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[Charlie[_2_]]

Orval Fairbairn wrote:
> In article
> >,
> ScottA > wrote:
>
>> Hello, i am new in here and was wanting an opion on the Van's
>> aircrafts, especially the RV-8, which i am looking and building.
>> Any opinions?? to a comproble aircraft??
>> thanks.
>
> We have about 30-40 of them here at Spruce Creek -- most of them flying,
> and a lot of quick-build kits.
>
> I have observed Van's designs progress, both in quality and performance
> for about 25 years and can say that every one is an improvement over the
> last.
>
> The RV-8 kit is superb and is available in quick-build form. The
> workmanship is excellent; the design is excellent.
>
> My neighbor is building an RV-8A and is having a ball!
>
> I don't think that you can go wrong with it, but, remember: even the QB
> kit entails a LOT of work, so you need some friends to help you along,
> as well as a good EAA Chapter.
>
I'm flying a -4 & building a -7; I can confirm what he says about kit
quality & 'buildability'. Good on all but the shortest runways and
excellent cruise speed; light acro capability too.

Charlie

[Chris Hegar[_2_]]

Top quality parts all around, Van's is first class!


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