This is a high-performance RV-8 package featuring the Lycoming YIO-390 Thunderbolt, which is widely regarded as the top choice engine for the RV-8 and RV-14.
Airframe – Full Standard (Slow-Build) RV-8 Kits (First Kit Ordered Spring 2023)
• Empennage Kit
• Wing Kit
• Fuselage Kit
• Finishing Kit
• All laser-cut parts replaced (original laser-cut parts included)
• Factory steel landing gear + factory winglets included
Engine
• Lycoming Thunderbolt YIO-390-EXP119 (215 hp) – Confirmed ship date: September 2026.
This is the top recommended engine for the RV-8, RV-14, and RV-15 due to its excellent power-to-weight ratio, performance, and compatibility.
• Purchasing this kit now, allows the buyer time to decide how to customize the engine prior to Lycoming requesting specs (Compression, Paint, Polish, Fuel System, Ignition System, Inverted Oil System, and Accessory Plate).
Constant Speed Propeller & Spinner
• Hartzell G2YR/N7605W-2X Composite 2-blade 74” constant-speed propeller (“The Claw”) with spinner
Landing Gear & Brakes – Premium Upgrades
• Sky Designs aluminum main landing gear
• Beringer 6” red main wheels with TPMS (tire pressure sensors)
• Beringer full brake kit including parking brake
Additional High-Value Options
• Sky Designs carbon fiber wheel pants
• Sky Designs ball-bearing aileron bellcrank bracket kit
• Aveo Zip Tips winglets
• Aveo Rudder Position Light
• Rear seat rudder pedals
• Adjustable pilot rudder pedals
• Electric trimImportant Notes
This package is being sold as listed / complete only.
All airframe kits, prop, and additional components are new / unassembled and stored indoors in original crates / on shelves. No work has been started on the airframe.
Price: $140,000
Package is priced with a 50% MSRP discount applied to the airframe kits while reflecting current MSRP, minus shipping / taxes on the engine, propeller, and premium upgrades. Total new replacement cost today is approximately $175,000. Buyers save significantly and avoid all the lengthy lead times, including the long 3 - 4 + year lead time on this Thunderbolt YIO-390.
The plan with this build is to keep it at the highest performance level as possible, while balancing the lowest empty weight without sacrificing comfort / capability, and maintaining forward CG awareness. This shall make for one heck of an RV-8!
The same make / model engine is currently being utilized in Van’s RV-15, making this an outstanding power plant for either this RV-8 build or an RV-15 project.
Location: KMLB
Contact: Jason M.
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Airframe – Full Standard (Slow-Build) RV-8 Kits (First Kit Ordered Spring 2023)
• Empennage Kit
• Wing Kit
• Fuselage Kit
• Finishing Kit
• All laser-cut parts replaced (original laser-cut parts included)
• Factory steel landing gear + factory winglets included
Engine
• Lycoming Thunderbolt YIO-390-EXP119 (215 hp) – Confirmed ship date: September 2026.
This is the top recommended engine for the RV-8, RV-14, and RV-15 due to its excellent power-to-weight ratio, performance, and compatibility.
• Purchasing this kit now, allows the buyer time to decide how to customize the engine prior to Lycoming requesting specs (Compression, Paint, Polish, Fuel System, Ignition System, Inverted Oil System, and Accessory Plate).
Constant Speed Propeller & Spinner
• Hartzell G2YR/N7605W-2X Composite 2-blade 74” constant-speed propeller (“The Claw”) with spinner
Landing Gear & Brakes – Premium Upgrades
• Sky Designs aluminum main landing gear
• Beringer 6” red main wheels with TPMS (tire pressure sensors)
• Beringer full brake kit including parking brake
Additional High-Value Options
• Sky Designs carbon fiber wheel pants
• Sky Designs ball-bearing aileron bellcrank bracket kit
• Aveo Zip Tips winglets
• Aveo Rudder Position Light
• Rear seat rudder pedals
• Adjustable pilot rudder pedals
• Electric trimImportant Notes
This package is being sold as listed / complete only.
All airframe kits, prop, and additional components are new / unassembled and stored indoors in original crates / on shelves. No work has been started on the airframe.
Price: $140,000
Package is priced with a 50% MSRP discount applied to the airframe kits while reflecting current MSRP, minus shipping / taxes on the engine, propeller, and premium upgrades. Total new replacement cost today is approximately $175,000. Buyers save significantly and avoid all the lengthy lead times, including the long 3 - 4 + year lead time on this Thunderbolt YIO-390.
The plan with this build is to keep it at the highest performance level as possible, while balancing the lowest empty weight without sacrificing comfort / capability, and maintaining forward CG awareness. This shall make for one heck of an RV-8!
The same make / model engine is currently being utilized in Van’s RV-15, making this an outstanding power plant for either this RV-8 build or an RV-15 project.
Location: KMLB
Contact: Jason M.
7 zero 2 - 44 fife - 4 niner 2 four
