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Canopy Edge Seal
The canopy of an RV-8 can be quite breezy due to the large area that is left unsealed. It’s an easy fix though, and McMaster Part Number 1067A3 applied around the edge will seal the gap nicely.
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Forward Baggage Door Support
I found this post detailing how to add a support for the RV-8 forward baggage compartment door. I plan on having my smoke system tank mounted in this area, so being able to keep the door safely open while filling the smoke tank will be very useful. You can buy the strut from McMaster Carr,…
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Fiberglass Fairings
Lots of folks seem to think that Van’s fiberglass fairing are pretty bad, so I’ve been looking at what might be a better starting point to work from. Fairings Etc gets good reviews, so it’s something to keep in mind for the future. They come totally unfinished though, so would need a shot of primer…
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Aerobatic Weight
The RV-8 has an Aerobatic weight limit of 1,600 pounds. In order to have a fully aerobatic aircraft, we need inverted oil and an aerobatic propeller. This adds weight – but how much? The Whirlwind 330-3B 3 bladed composite prop weighs 53 lbs including the spinner and related hardware. With the Jihostroj P-940 governor that…
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What engine makes sense?
I’ve been researching how to have my cake and eat it, too. How can I build an RV-8 that is plush but also accepts a parachute that has modern & redundant systems but is also lightweight? I’ve been looking for places to shave some weight here and there in my build. The IO-390 is the…