15 Apr 2004 Van and me
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. Had I...
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This little site will document the progress on the building and flying of a Van’s RV-8 experimental aircraft. You will find images, tips, tricks and techniques that I have learned and from others on the net.
HB-YMM Experimental Homebuilt Van’s Aircraft RV-8
11 Apr 2004 Helpful assembly hint – Belcrank and rod end bearings
Very useful tip I just found on the Yahoo Groups RV4list: I believe this has been written up many times before but for those of you that haven't gone down the path of trying to rig...
09 Apr 2004 Rivnuts
Rivnuts are potential replacements for platenuts or nutplates, as they are sometimes called. I bought a boat load of rivnuts of every size and shape I could find, hoping that I could use them in...
07 Apr 2004 Firewall penetration
It's been recommended to use special "eyeballs" like these when penetrating the firewall. This is a page from the Avery Tools catalog. Click on the image for a larger version. Update: 20210918 - strongly recommend using...
06 Apr 2004 ECM connection to two batteries
The Eggenfellner subaru engine has only one ECM. This will seem very strange to folks used to the dual ignition systems of conventional aviation engines. These auto ignitions are pretty reliable, from what I hear....
06 Apr 2004 Canopy Skirt Sealing
From Scott B: For those of you who are building and want a perfect canopy skirt fit, don't forget, liquid shim, which is epoxy with flox to a thick paste. Mask off the fuse apply the...
04 Apr 2004 Grove Landing Gear
I ordered the landing gear for my RV8 from Grove Aircraft because they are lighter, they are aerodynamic, eliminating the need for fairings, and they include the brake "line" inside the gear. They cost a bit...
03 Apr 2004 Geeklog upgrade
Just a short note to say that I have upgraded my Geeklog software. It seems to work fine, but if you see any problems, please let me know! Thanks, Mickey...
01 Apr 2004 RV8A Rear Seat Brakes and Pedals
A fellow named Ray Parker designed and built these rear seat brakes and pedal. Looks pretty interesting. Esten Spears was kind enough to share these photos with us. Click on the pictures to make them bigger. I...
27 Mar 2004 Instrument Panel Access Port via Baggage Area
I'm not sure I will need it, but I've seen several builders cut an instrument panel access port in the forward baggage area. There are many that have done this, but I have not yet...
22 Mar 2004 Drilling Elevator Horns
From: "Danny King" ...
17 Mar 2004 Horizontal Stabilizer Mounting Problem
Here's the problem - I didn't follow Van's excellent advice and carefully look where I will be drilling from *both* sides. The result is that one angle bar was not as long as it was...
15 Mar 2004 Collision Avoidance and ATC
One of the most interesting sites I have read lately is here - CollisionAvoidance.org. There is a ton of information about how our existing ATC systems work, how they will (not) work in the coming...
12 Mar 2004 Cheaper Shipping – FreightQuote.com
--> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" I signed up on the Freight Quote website last night ( www.freightquote.com ) and entered the 320# wt and 97"X48"X28" of my RV-6 Finish Kit, used "Freight class of 150 (whatever...
29 Feb 2004 Titanium Tie downs
From the Matronics RV-List: I'm sure randy will have a great deal on the titanium Eye Bolts when he makes them, but if you are in a hurry for some, mcmaster.com has them for $30.22 each....
29 Feb 2004 Drilling pushrods
The pushrod ends need drilling to attach the necessary hardware. Here are a couple of pictures that show the drilling of the big fat elevator pushrod that goes in the rear. Can't recall F-number right...
28 Feb 2004 Useful tools
Probably not news to anyone, but just in case, I'd like to point out three very useful tools. There are dozens of required tools needed to build the RV, and most are purchased from a...
28 Feb 2004 Jon Johanson RV seats
I bought some of the famed Jon Johanson seats for my RV from a fellow in Florida that decided he didn't want to use them. Since much of the cost of these seats is shipping...
28 Feb 2004 Dimpling floors
Not much to this article, just one of those photos that prove that I was actually involved in the construction of the airplane! :-) The C-frame for dimpling is a pretty useful tool, but for people...
27 Feb 2004 Floors and flap actuator
Update 20210918: There is a SB for the flap actuator from Van's: SB 07-4-12 The way I did this worked out fine. Only additional suggestion is to ensure enough space around the edges of the floor...
26 Feb 2004 Compressed Air filter/oiler
I bought a combination air filter, oiler, and pressure regulator on my last trip to the US, but I had not yet installed it. I thought I was going to need to drive some rivets...
22 Feb 2004 Akzo Nobel Aerospace Primer
The primer finally showed up. I ordered it from Holland, since there was no one in Switzerland that could sell me all three, primer, hardener, and thinner in less than a 55 gallon drum. The...
17 Feb 2004 Side consoles
Preparing the side consoles was pretty fun. Lots of holes to drill, and a couple of parts to make. I finished the right side, but not the left. The right was a bit tricky, since...
15 Feb 2004 Strange part F-885
Subject: Re: RV8-List: Extra part, HELP --> RV8-List message posted by: Jim Daniels > I am building an RV-8, installing engine and canopy, finish stuff. > In a box I found the fuselage gusset bag with...
11 Feb 2004 Rudder Cables
I'm not finished with the wings, but I've done as much as I can until I can get some stuff primed. I've decided to start on the fuselage, and if I understand the rather cryptic...