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Show us a pic of your FINISHED RV-8/8A!!!
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Wow...
Amazing looking plane Steve...congrats!
Time to hook up this summer!
Don
Amazing looking plane Steve...congrats!
Time to hook up this summer!
Don
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EdH
Well Known Member
Happy to report that RV-8 G-MIRV made it's first flight July 1. My build-partner Steve did the honours. Two flights in the bag, first one was 30 mins, and following a good post-flight inspection and refuel, the second one was two hours of running in.
I've really enjoyed building another RV, but the best part has been making a new mate in Steve. I know some people fret about co-building an aircraft with someone else, but when you find a great personality match, it just enhances the pleasure of the build process.
I've really enjoyed building another RV, but the best part has been making a new mate in Steve. I know some people fret about co-building an aircraft with someone else, but when you find a great personality match, it just enhances the pleasure of the build process.
Congrats!
Beautiful paint job! Love how these machines fly. You're going to love this bird!
Beautiful paint job! Love how these machines fly. You're going to love this bird!
SuperCubDriver
Well Known Member
Another very nice RV-8. Like the weatherstripping on the windshield.
Basically finished - HB-YMM
I'm happy to show you some pictures taken today of my basically finished RV-8. Not all the inspection panels are installed, since I need a final inspection before I can start putting fuel in, and starting the engine. Quite happy with the result!
I'm happy to show you some pictures taken today of my basically finished RV-8. Not all the inspection panels are installed, since I need a final inspection before I can start putting fuel in, and starting the engine. Quite happy with the result!
Thanks!
Thanks Steve! Now I've got to get inspections and paperwork done - not a trivial task it seems, but will be interesting I'm sure.
airplane, 
van's rv8
Hi, let me introduce myself- I am Jarek Teresiński from Poland.
Core and wings of the plane I ordered on November 2016. On May 2017 my first package arrived with KIT to build. On July I had stared building plane under the watchful eye of master aircraft mechanic- Henryk Wicki, who built few Vans RV 6,7,8,10, 14. He also renovate and build replics of historic planes with his crew. They are amazing people and experienced mechanics. So it was amazing time of learning and working with Vans and other planes.
The build of the Vans ended on May 2019. Next the test?s flights and all formal procedures were taken. And on January 2020 the plane was finally ready to fly. Due to weather first two session of flights with the experienced pilot were on the March 15th. Eleven days later when weather was better I started my independent flights. The first 30 minutes I spend on the ground just having fun with the plane (for example doing circles and low taking off and landing along the runway). Next I made my first independent flight (**** yeah) and also the flight to the aircraft zone and my first independent landing. Landing on three points escpecially without passenger is not the easiest one. I also have only a little experience with the back wheel. When weather conditions are good I try to fly as much as I can. Also I have my first attemps with the acrobatics and the landing with the side wind. Since beginning I am trying to land on three points. I already have 4h 53min of independent fly and 55 min of training with the experienced pilot. I enjoy a lot flying and working. Amazing plane with the engine Lycoming 200 hp and MTV- Propeller 3 blades. Thanks to you and all you Vans crew.
Best regards from Poland,
Jarek
Hi, let me introduce myself- I am Jarek Teresiński from Poland.
Core and wings of the plane I ordered on November 2016. On May 2017 my first package arrived with KIT to build. On July I had stared building plane under the watchful eye of master aircraft mechanic- Henryk Wicki, who built few Vans RV 6,7,8,10, 14. He also renovate and build replics of historic planes with his crew. They are amazing people and experienced mechanics. So it was amazing time of learning and working with Vans and other planes.
The build of the Vans ended on May 2019. Next the test?s flights and all formal procedures were taken. And on January 2020 the plane was finally ready to fly. Due to weather first two session of flights with the experienced pilot were on the March 15th. Eleven days later when weather was better I started my independent flights. The first 30 minutes I spend on the ground just having fun with the plane (for example doing circles and low taking off and landing along the runway). Next I made my first independent flight (**** yeah) and also the flight to the aircraft zone and my first independent landing. Landing on three points escpecially without passenger is not the easiest one. I also have only a little experience with the back wheel. When weather conditions are good I try to fly as much as I can. Also I have my first attemps with the acrobatics and the landing with the side wind. Since beginning I am trying to land on three points. I already have 4h 53min of independent fly and 55 min of training with the experienced pilot. I enjoy a lot flying and working. Amazing plane with the engine Lycoming 200 hp and MTV- Propeller 3 blades. Thanks to you and all you Vans crew.
Best regards from Poland,
Jarek
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sapeloson
Well Known Member
Congrats Jarek and welcome to VAF! Quite an impressive feat! Keep up the flying and enjoy your new bird! I hope to be where you are soon!
Huskyhipdoc
Member
G-OGZZ Flies!
My RV8 Fastback flew and completed test flight schedule with no issues! Beautiful to fly!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nhcdgu3t4w3vzrl/100982426_2673672616242839_8897374127778693120_n.jpeg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ep120kgb02p20so/IMG_1975.jpeg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6xj2z1txjqear9/IMG_1981.jpeg?dl=0
My RV8 Fastback flew and completed test flight schedule with no issues! Beautiful to fly!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nhcdgu3t4w3vzrl/100982426_2673672616242839_8897374127778693120_n.jpeg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ep120kgb02p20so/IMG_1975.jpeg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6xj2z1txjqear9/IMG_1981.jpeg?dl=0
18 yr build? 6 years ago I would have sniggered at that. In 2014 I bought a -4 project that was “almost done”. I have been working every weekend on it since. Now I get it. Nobody can really understand until they do it. Congratulations on a great built. Hope she flies as great as she looks.
The plane looks very nice and I'm sure it'll fly that way! Congratulations from another "super slow builder"!
jumbo_flyer
Member
one more, Germany
Hi Folks!
Two weeks ago, on the 11th July 2020, my almost 11 year project became a real aircraft!
Here is the link on the Mothership’s Homepage for pictures.
https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/peter-lukasczyks-new-rv-8/
First flight / Maiden flight was uneventfull and all numbers as expected.
Slight heavy left wing but i am already on it.
When i know that the airframe flies straight, i will add the gear and wheel fairings.
Looking forward for flying adventures!
Mit Fliegergruss
Peter
Hi Folks!
Two weeks ago, on the 11th July 2020, my almost 11 year project became a real aircraft!
Here is the link on the Mothership’s Homepage for pictures.
https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/peter-lukasczyks-new-rv-8/
First flight / Maiden flight was uneventfull and all numbers as expected.
Slight heavy left wing but i am already on it.
When i know that the airframe flies straight, i will add the gear and wheel fairings.
Looking forward for flying adventures!
Mit Fliegergruss
Peter
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Congrats Peter! Nice looking bird.
Hallo Peter,
herzlichen Glückwunsch zum erfolgreichen Erstflug.. Ist schon die zweite Vans dieses Jahr in Deutschland..
Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Yves
For the english readers:
Congrats for the successful first flight.. ALready the second first flight in Germany this year..
Cheers from Siwtzerland
Yves
herzlichen Glückwunsch zum erfolgreichen Erstflug.. Ist schon die zweite Vans dieses Jahr in Deutschland..
Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Yves
For the english readers:
Congrats for the successful first flight.. ALready the second first flight in Germany this year..
Cheers from Siwtzerland
Yves
at the risk of repeating myself, I sure love the colours and that paint scheme Yves, well done!
...but please install those wheel pants
Thank you Dan but I will keep them off at least for the next few flights until my engine is broken in.
Clouddancer
Well Known Member
Congrats
Hi Yves. Congratulation to your first flight! Your RV-8 looks just stunning!
Hi Yves. Congratulation to your first flight! Your RV-8 looks just stunning!
On Tuesday I could finally lift off for the first time
Gee that's sweet
the 8 (proper version of course) is the best Vans Design of them all, but I'm biasedFirst Flight
First Flight
Flawless first flight. Did 5 hours of training in make and model outside Chicago prior and a 4 hour first flight briefing with an EAA flight counselor prior to flight.
Once on the ground, I was informed to call the KSYR tower. Where the supervisor and controls congratulated me on N498RV’s first flight..
It was a good day.
First Flight
Flawless first flight. Did 5 hours of training in make and model outside Chicago prior and a 4 hour first flight briefing with an EAA flight counselor prior to flight.
Once on the ground, I was informed to call the KSYR tower. Where the supervisor and controls congratulated me on N498RV’s first flight..
It was a good day.
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Nice aircraft!
Dzień dobry Jarek - very nice RV-8. Your panel is super clean - nice design!Hi, let me introduce myself- I am Jarek Teresiński from Poland.
Core and wings of the plane I ordered on November 2016. On May 2017 my first package arrived with KIT to build. On July I had stared building plane under the watchful eye of master aircraft mechanic- Henryk Wicki, who built few Vans RV 6,7,8,10, 14. He also renovate and build replics of historic planes with his crew. They are amazing people and experienced mechanics. So it was amazing time of learning and working with Vans and other planes.
The build of the Vans ended on May 2019. Next the test?s flights and all formal procedures were taken. And on January 2020 the plane was finally ready to fly. Due to weather first two session of flights with the experienced pilot were on the March 15th. Eleven days later when weather was better I started my independent flights. The first 30 minutes I spend on the ground just having fun with the plane (for example doing circles and low taking off and landing along the runway). Next I made my first independent flight (**** yeah) and also the flight to the aircraft zone and my first independent landing. Landing on three points escpecially without passenger is not the easiest one. I also have only a little experience with the back wheel. When weather conditions are good I try to fly as much as I can. Also I have my first attemps with the acrobatics and the landing with the side wind. Since beginning I am trying to land on three points. I already have 4h 53min of independent fly and 55 min of training with the experienced pilot. I enjoy a lot flying and working. Amazing plane with the engine Lycoming 200 hp and MTV- Propeller 3 blades. Thanks to you and all you Vans crew.
Best regards from Poland,
Jarek
Nice!
I thought I had the longest RV-8 build, but you got me by a few months.
Did you build a 7/8 scale RV-8, or are you a very tall guy? I guess the latter.
Al, so close - I guess you were targeting a finish date of 02-02-2020First Flight
Flawless first flight. Did 5 hours of training in make and model outside Chicago prior and a 4 hour first flight briefing with an EAA flight counselor prior to flight.
Once on the ground, I was informed to call the KSYR tower. Where the supervisor and controls congratulated me on N498RV’s first flight..
It was a good day.
I thought I had the longest RV-8 build, but you got me by a few months. Did you build a 7/8 scale RV-8, or are you a very tall guy? I guess the latter.
Saville
Well Known Member
First Flight
Flawless first flight. Did 5 hours of training in make and model outside Chicago prior and a 4 hour first flight briefing with an EAA flight counselor prior to flight.
Once on the ground, I was informed to call the KSYR tower. Where the supervisor and controls congratulated me on N498RV’s first flight..
It was a good day.
Congratulations!
I'm originally from Syracuse and I fly there often. I've always found the Syracuse ATC to be extremely nice. So I'm not surprised that they gave you a "Well Done!"
What’s the best way to get a nice leather edge roll for the panel glareshield like this? I love the look, and potential added safety benefit.
smithflys23
Well Known Member
Contact Abby at Flightline. They make a glare shield cover as seen in Yves -8.
https://www.flightlineinteriors.com/home
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Absolutely correct, I made a template out of thick paper and sent it to Abby, she made a beautiful glareshield cover.
Congratulations to all others as well
Its good to see some more RV-8`s flying 
