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RV-8 First Flight

lucaperazzolli

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I had the honor and privilege to do the maiden flight of another RV-8.

Built by Enrico Musto, 50 years old, in 50 months. :D

YO-360-A1A from Van's spins a wonderful Catto Three Blades prop, two Pmags with EIC32 controller, GARMIN G3X 10" with roll and pitch autopilot, and Infinity HOTAS stick with flap switch.

Everything went well, a slightly right heavy wing reported and it's almost already adjusted.

Too early to speak about numbers, without wheel and leg pants ;). Tests are going on.

It's a great joy to see two RV grins together for the same plane!

Here some photos and a little video.

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Video : https://youtu.be/2YqjoBmPETU
 
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Congratulazioni Luke! Looks like Enrico was smart and built his RV-8 just like yours! :)
 
Congrats!!

RV-8 count +1!! Well done!!

Seems like planning for a 8 ship -8 formation is a plan for the summer?

Count me in!
 
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