21 Jun 2008 Current Status
Just a quick couple of pictures to show the current status. ...
Welcome to rv8.ch
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
29 May 2008 Eggenfellner Subaru STI for sale
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
12 May 2008 Oil Pickup Screen
The Oil Pickup screen in the engine must be checked and cleaned regularly. Your Lycoming O-360 Operators Manual tells you to clean the screen every 100 hrs in Section 8. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=222246 http://www.avweb.com/news/savvyaviator/savvy_aviator_57_making_metal_197700-1.html Here are the critical bits of info: Screen,...
28 Jul 2007 Lower rudder tip – part 4
This is a continuation of this article: http://www.rv8.ch/article.php?story=20050902213147833 Here are some detailed shots of the rudder bottom attach strips. ...
02 Jun 2007 Global warming caused by conduction, not radiation
I regularly listen to a podcast from Australia's ABC Radio National called Occam's Razor. One particular episode, featuring Professor Emeritus Duncan Brown from the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong, has stuck in my...
08 Apr 2007 Laser cut panel – vs. water jet cut panel
I had my panel laser cut by a guy in Idaho recommended by the epanelbuilder.com website. I believe the price was pretty good, around USD 100. The problem is that the laser seems to do...
18 Mar 2007 Battery Rack in the tail, part 2.
This is part two of the battery rack in the tail story. When I went to put in the baggage floors and sides, which go in front of and on top of the area where...
22 Oct 2006 Trio Avionics EZ-1 EZ-2 EZ-3 altitude hold servo installation
Just getting started with the installation of the Trio Avionics EZ-1/EZ-2/EZ-3 altitude hold servo. http://www.trioavionics.com/ The reason I listed all three current models because I don't yet know which version I plan to use. I...
28 Sep 2006 Eggenfellner Subaru Ultra Mini Alternator #2026
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
13 Aug 2006 Andair Fuel valve installation
Here are some pictures of the andair fuel valve installation. Nothing fancy. It is actually rather tricky to get all the plumbing in there, since bending the aluminum tubing precisely is not that easy.Here's more information...
24 Jul 2006 Grand Rapids Technologies EIS 4000 wiring
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. Here's a photo...
22 Jul 2006 Upgrading brake o-rings
There have been many brake fires on RVs and other aircraft. These are usually caused by the type of brake fluid used in many aircraft. The most common fluid is MIL 5056, which has a...
19 Jul 2006 Nippondenso (ND) alternator wiring
This is a short article on wiring the ND alternator. ...
17 Jul 2006 RV4 relief tube setup
Here are some pictures of a relief tube setup on a local RV4. This aircraft was flown from Texas to Switzerland, and this configuration got a lot of use for both a male and female pilot....
14 Jul 2006 Aircraft silencers and mufflers
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
12 Jul 2006 Powerlet power outlets
I ordered a couple of standard "cigar lighter" connections to provide power for cell phones, ipods, and other portable devices, but I recently found a better system called "powerlet". http://www.powerletproducts.com/ These are used all over the...
08 Jul 2006 Intake air temperature sensor
The intake air temperature sensor was mounted in the right radiator shroud, but needed to be moved to the intake just after the intercooler. This is so that the correct intake temperature is measured. The move...
01 Jul 2006 Approach speed
Great comments from test pilot and RV8 builder Kevin Horton: 1.3 Vs works well on larger aircraft, where 30% of stall speed is a fairly large number. But on a smaller aircraft, 30% of stall speed might not...
26 Jun 2006 Wig-Wag diagram
Here's what I want to do with the wig-wag module. I'd like to have an on/off switch for the landing lights on solid, and an on/off switch for the wig-wag. I want to just jumper...
26 Jun 2006 Cowling exit ramp
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. I replaced...
23 May 2006 How does an alternator work?
This is one of the most lucid descriptions of how an alternator works that I have read. From one of the resident electricity wranglers on the AeroElectric Connection Matronics List, Brian "Brain" Lloyd. If you go...
21 May 2006 Aircraft Weight and Balance Record Excel Worksheet
This is just a simple Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can print out to use to maintain your aircraft weight and balance information. Excel Format: http://www.rv8.ch/files/AircraftWeightAndBalanceRecord.xls PDF Format: http://www.rv8.ch/files/AircraftWeightAndBalanceRecord.pdf...
20 May 2006 Marker Beacon Antenna
Question: Where is the source for a 40" MB coax antenna? All I find in the Connection is a 75" length for a quarter wave balun. Answer: Antennas don't necessarily need to be resonant and/or efficient. If you...
12 May 2006 Tailwheel Maintenance
The tailwheel on a Van's RV works great, but requires regular maintenance. There have been several stories of people having the tailwheel not lock properly, and this is usually caused by lack of lubrication of...
03 May 2006 Back Problem
The progress on my project has ground to a screeching halt due to the worsening of my sore back. I believe I first injured my back while doing a "helicopter" with my then-two year old...