mattsmith

Well Known Member
Need some info on some completed rv8A weights. i am thinking of strapping a IO 360 angle valve on the front of mine and want to know if everything will balance out in the end. can some of you that have flying 8A's tell me were you came in at in regards to you're weight so I can do some weight and balance? here is what i am thinking IO 360, constant speed, aft battery simple interior, dynon 100 and 120, garmin radios and audio panel, paint and me 6'4" 260lb. As always any help would be appreciated.
 
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Matt,
My '8' is close to what you are proposing. Angle valve IO360, metal C/S prop, a rear battery, full paint, and a simple interior. My steam gauge (including an HSI) panel is probably heavier than your plan. Mine came out at a CG of 79.4 and an empty weight of 1162.

John Clark
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA