25 Dec Help people in Ukraine
Paypal any support you can to Alex directly: fonatig@gmail.com Another update from Alex in Ukraine - 20230516: I would like to report on another month of our volunteer work and its results.I will start with the bad...
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
12 Oct First pictures after completion
Here are some pictures before the "final" inspections. ...
26 Oct Morning flight – 2026-10-26
Some photos and a short video of a flight from LSGY to Zermatt and back. Beautiful morning! ...
31 Aug Photos of Hartzell Emagair Pmags
These are pictures of my three pmags. The two with the cooling tubes connected were removed from the aircraft as part of my annual/100 hour inspection. The third pmag has just recently returned...
27 Jul Rear seat throttle installation
This is how I installed the rear seat throttle in my RV-8. I fly alone 99% of the time, and when I do fly with someone else, they are usually not a pilot. From time...
23 Sep Tailwheel wear
Interesting image of the tailwheel wear. The original tailwheel shape is as the new two shown here in this photo. Here's another photo of the worn tailwheel when it was new. https://www.rv8.ch/bell-tailwheel-installation/...
13 Apr Mann-Filter W 904/4 vs. Champion CH48108-1
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23 Nov Mr. Funnel sealant problem
I was cleaning the funnel after use, wiping it with a paper towel before putting it back in the box, and I noticed something sticking out from the filter. I pulled on the filter...
28 Jun Dual PMAG wiring
Frequently, discussion comes up about how to wire the PMAGs or which switches to use. I thought I would share my design and implementation. I use 3 switches, wired like this diagram. They are...
26 Jun Amazing photos from Berend Jan Floor – AirOnline.nl
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30 Aug Sollas Scotland beach landing
Three very cool guys flew up to Sollas in Scotland and landed on one of Europe's few sand runways. ...
17 Aug Aviation Courtesy
Here lies a pilot called "Ace" poem AVIATION COURTESY, by Dick VanGrunsven Here lies a pilot called "Ace"Who did loops with such ease and grace.One day, to his woe, he entered too low.Unable to recover, he was...
28 Jun Silicone Rubber Baffle Seals
These are some photos I took of the lipstick red silicone rubber baffle seals. They are very flexible, even when cold. They seem to seal quite well, and are probably a big part...
27 Jun Adel Clamps
Adel Clamps Photo courtesy AircraftSpruce.com Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to askby Bob NuckollsI've seen some conversation recently concerning "Adel" clamps and their suitability for use around fuel, high temps, etc. I've pulled...
24 Apr AoA – Angle of Attack Sport
Here's what I've got for sale. This kit is complete except the two blocks that connect the AOA ports in the wings to the hose, and a bit of hose. I glued the blocks onto...
14 Apr Mein Eigenbauluftfahrzeug
In Switzerland we no longer have the option to label our aircraft Experimental to warn would-be passengers that they are about to get into a contraption that was built by a "crazy" person in their...
01 Apr Loctite pipe thread sealants
I often forget which pipe thread sealant I have, so I created this page to write it down. One is kind of a paste (the stick, Loctite 561) and the other is a bit...
27 Feb First oil change with K&P cleanable filter
2022-02-26: The K&P filter after about 25 hours of usage. I ran 4 tanks of 100LL during this period, which is very unusual for me. Usually I run Total UL91. The oil...
27 Feb Two types of pipe thread sealant
This post it just as a reminder to myself of the types of pipe thread sealant I have used. Mostly I used PST 561 stick - this is for NPT fittings. Reminder to...
06 Feb Limiting propeller to 2500 RPM for noise reduction
Airplanes make noise, that's a fact. Many people on the ground don't like noise, that's another fact. People who don't like airplanes often point to the noise as the reason they don't like...
09 Jan K&P Engineering Stainless Steel Cleanable Oil Filter
I read that these stainless steel filters are better than the normal paper elements in the Champion, Tempest, and other oil filter brands. They are pretty expensive, but will pay for themselves after about...
18 Nov Remote controlled engine heater
Lycoming engines like to be warm. When it gets cold, the best thing to do before starting is to warm up the engine. There are many ways to do this, and I've chosen...
02 Nov Blocking oil cooler for winter operations
My oil temps are very low, typically under 150° F even in the summer, so in the winter months I've read it's best to block the oil cooler. I've been hesitant to do this...
01 Nov Rudder pedal mod to avoid dragging brakes
This mod was to avoid accidentally dragging the brakes when pushing in the rudder pedal. It's just a piece of 0.75x0.75x0.125 angle riveted to the bottom of the pedals. After making this modification to my rudder pedals,...
21 Oct Replaced right brake pad liners
The rubber o-ring didn't look at that good, so I replaced it. These are EPDM rubber since I use DOT 5.1 I saw what might be brake fluid on my right tire, so took...
08 Oct Heater box and cable photos
Some photos of how the hot air valve/heater box was done. Still need more photos to complete the picture. Here is the valve after I've fixed the lever - the spot welds failed so I...