An RV-8 is just a baby Skyraider

Ken · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:14 pm

I may not be Eric yet, but I'm drinkin' milk. Seeing those awesome Skyraider photos made me want to share pix of my pride and joy - an RV-8. Although a Skyraider isn't in the budget now, never say never. And Eric, a share of the RV is available for a share in the AD. :wink:

Spring '08, visting Pine Mountain, GA.

175 KTAS on 10 GPH

TAdan · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:28 pm

What no Sharks teeth? No Invasion stripes? :lol:

Ztex · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:09 pm

I like the checkered nose!

Did you build it? That's my dream...to build one myself. Gotta get a bigger garage...

Ken · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:33 pm

Ztex wrote:

I like the checkered nose! Did you build it?

I bought it already flying. I helped build 5 different Glasairs after college and knew enough to buy and enjoy now - maybe build someday when I have sufficient free time. The builder was a fan of Bud Anderson, Yeager, etc, hence the checkers. I've never quite warmed up to them with the rest of the paint scheme, however I don't dislike it enough to undertake a repaint of the cowl.

Rob Mears · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:19 pm

Here's a shot of our RV-4 as it looked about a year ago. Since then we've hung the engine and are working to complete the electrics. Hope to have it flying by next summer. Can't wait!!!

Rogue · **Posted:** Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:23 pm

At least it doesn't have a "Training Wheel" on it!

Randy Haskin · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:32 am

Nice ride, Ken. I've been thinking about an RV-8 for some time.

EDowning · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:04 am

Ken,

That's very nice looking RV. They are a great little airplane.

As for the "never say never" comment, I couldn't agree more. It never hurts to have a big goal. I didn't fly a single hour for the first 6 years after I stopped flying for the Army. I couldn't afford to rent a 152 during that time, but I kept reminding myself of the long term goal. It all worked out.

In the meantime, it wouldn't be too hard to scale down the the patterns I made when I built the rockets for the Spad. It's the easiest step toward the "AD-RV8".

PeterA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:02 am

I think it must be the construction, aluminium and rivets, that gives the RV-8 a head start appeal to the Warbird fraternity.

Impressively slippery.

PeterA

N**51V

JDK · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:46 am

EDowning wrote:

In the meantime, it wouldn't be too hard to scale down the the patterns I made when I built the rockets for the Spad. It's the easiest step toward the "AD-RV8".

run

and

hide!

jet1 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:14 am

.....yes i have.

Broken-Wrench · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:37 pm **Posts:** 1197

I'm building an RV-8 with about every option you can think of. I am building a trophy winner for Oshkosh.. I plan on painting it like a spad Based at NAS LEMOORE where I was stationed.. It is really going to be nice when I get it done. I deleted about 30 % of the kit when I ordered it. and Bought aftermarket stuff. Do you fly down there with Khuna?

jaybird · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:48 am

Ken, I think you've started something fun here...leaning towards the gen aviation/aerobatic portion of the forum, but I won't complain. Much of my free moments this winter are being spent refurbishing my Pitts. It's getting some new parts and all new fabric, plus I get to put an all new paint design on it. Looking forward to Spring!

hurk130 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:37 pm

Those planes are wonderful! Can't wait to see the RV with paint on it. And that pitts is awesome. Good use of those floatie things I have in my swimming pool for the kids to play with for padding on the wings. Very cool. I like the garage floor too!

Kel

Neal Nurmi · **Posted:** Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:59 pm

Hey Jaybird -- we wanna see shark's teeth....

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