That was really great! I got a big grin when that thing hopped off the ground. Van's has too many interesting choices these days. Great looking aircraft!
I have one of these in the garage and after watching your video so many fears were dispelled. Great job of first flight and that grin in the end tells it all! Thanks again from one builder to another it was great motivation to watch such a superb video production and some great piloting on the first flight!
Thanks for the compliments. The camera is mounted in the baggage compartment on a wooded mount I built in a hurry. You can see it in the last frame of the video when I did the thumbs up.....7 months later we have 80 hrs on it now and it is a wonderful plane! I hope to learn some simple aerobatics with it soon!
Working on mine right now. thanks for the inspiration. Looks like you went the full quick build route? I have decided to get the QB wings after I finish the fuse.
Hi Mike, Awesome plane you did a fantastic job!!! If its not too much to ask, can you please do a video showing the airplane in detail inside and out. I really liked your interior btw, i think thats near factory built quality from what i can see on this video, but yeah a little more airplane detail please, i cannot get over how amazing your build looks. Thank you and blue skies
Congrats Mike. Wonderful video and aircraft. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Wonderful paint job too! I have my order form filled out for the empennage and am ready to begin my build process on an RV-8. Curious what power plant you selected for your build? Cheers!
Sorry I waited this long to respond. I have a Lycoming IO-360 B1E out of a '76 Piper Arrow that was parted out because of spar corrosion. The owner had just overhauled the engine a year before and it had 75hrs SMOH. I have 150 hrs on it now and it is running great!
+Smedley Butler The image on both screens is from the Dynon map Data Base. the GPS tells the computer where you are in relation to the map. The entire North America Data Base is on the Dynon and includes airport runways like the one you are seeing in the left screen. The Dynon Skyview also shows obstacles and traffic.
So the airplane without a compass which is specifically calibrated for the indications of deviations is still airworthy to fly with? In reality you won't really need it but I was curious if it's a no go item.
The Dynon DG HSI is pictured here... l.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/ibDMvBAMkYma8z5yD7NE3w--/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9MzU3O3E9OTU7dz01MDA-/www.dynonavionics.com/images/SkyView_HSI_Detailed_smaller.jpg and is a fully calibrated Directional Gyro. An old old fashioned wet compass or vertical card compass is not required for FAA airworthiness certificate. If for some reason the Dynon HSI fails, I feel 100% comfortable using the Avare navigation app on my phone as a backup. If it fails, I will use the handheld compass and land the airplane. My plane is not certified for IFR.
The 7 is an upgraded kit that features computer design that pre punched most of the holes in the kit where the 6 kit required the builder to mark and drill them. The 7 has a slightly larger rudder, slightly more headroom in the cockpit, slightly higher payload, and 42 gal fuel capacity verses 38 gal for the 6. They tell me the 6 flies very close to the same and might even be a knot or two faster because of the smaller rudder! Oh, and about 10k more for the 7 if your looking to buy a used one!
We just got back from our second 2400 mile round trip to Oshkosh for Air venture 2017! Also made a 2800 mile round trip to Sun and Fun in Florida earlier this year alone with a trip to San Diego last year. The plane is doing great and has 255 hours on it now. I have replaced 1 auto pilot servo and repaired a crack in my engine baffles since this first flight.
That bird climbed like and angel longing for heaven! nice recovery on the landing. I'm sure they're buttery smooth now!
That was really great! I got a big grin when that thing hopped off the ground. Van's has too many interesting choices these days. Great looking aircraft!
That must be so rewarding! Got current in one pass too. Really nice.
It’s a thing of beauty. Nice work.👍
Great job! Thanks for sharing, beautiful plane
I have one of these in the garage and after watching your video so many fears were dispelled. Great job of first flight and that grin in the end tells it all! Thanks again from one builder to another it was great motivation to watch such a superb video production and some great piloting on the first flight!
Excellent Video. I have the RV8.
Mike, great video. I'm within a month of my first flight on RV-7A. Watching yours was very interesting and informative. Congrats. Great Job.
Very exciting! Good luck!
Beautiful aircraft! Congrats on your accomplishment!
Lands better with flaps. Darned cool airplane. Good job.
From what I have read, 2 1/2 years is a VERY short build time.
Thanks for the compliments. The camera is mounted in the baggage compartment on a wooded mount I built in a hurry. You can see it in the last frame of the video when I did the thumbs up.....7 months later we have 80 hrs on it now and it is a wonderful plane! I hope to learn some simple aerobatics with it soon!
Great stuff, congratulations, well done!
Very nice aircraft! Great job!
I love your panel. very clean.
"Got a couple of landings for one" -golden
Of the three, the last landing was the best! ;) I doubt I could have done any better. Nice looking plane!
Yes, I had trouble getting it slowed down. I had trouble with the flaps so I had to land without them!
Nice plane. I've been flying my 6A for 1100hrs.
Subscribed!! I hope to see more videos soon!
Great job!!
Nice Friend... "at least you got a couple of landings in, from one" and "there is no smoking hole in the ground" Ahaaaa friends.
Actually, my Brother! Tailwheel pilot also.
It's my dream!
Working on mine right now. thanks for the inspiration. Looks like you went the full quick build route? I have decided to get the QB wings after I finish the fuse.
Hi Mike, Awesome plane you did a fantastic job!!! If its not too much to ask, can you please do a video showing the airplane in detail inside and out. I really liked your interior btw, i think thats near factory built quality from what i can see on this video, but yeah a little more airplane detail please, i cannot get over how amazing your build looks. Thank you and blue skies
Well done is better than well said)))
Congrats Mike. Wonderful video and aircraft. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Wonderful paint job too!
I have my order form filled out for the empennage and am ready to begin my build process on an RV-8. Curious what power plant you selected for your build? Cheers!
Sorry I waited this long to respond. I have a Lycoming IO-360 B1E out of a '76 Piper Arrow that was parted out because of spar corrosion. The owner had just overhauled the engine a year before and it had 75hrs SMOH. I have 150 hrs on it now and it is running great!
Some talking or narration would be nice. You show a plane being built and very fast over time, then the first flight. Need some details here please
Is there a camera feeding the image on the left screen, or a digital image? Pretty cool is that because it is a tail dragger?
+Smedley Butler The image on both screens is from the Dynon map Data Base. the GPS tells the computer where you are in relation to the map. The entire North America Data Base is on the Dynon and includes airport runways like the one you are seeing in the left screen. The Dynon Skyview also shows obstacles and traffic.
Very nice! How did you mount your camera?
Got the first half doz landings out of the way in one flight....lolol
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Are you still flying? I live in Midland...
Sure, still flying and having a great time!
Where your compass is located?
Directional Finder is included in the Dynon package and is on the screen. A handheld compass in my side pocket and my smartphone are my backups.
So the airplane without a compass which is specifically calibrated for the indications of deviations is still airworthy to fly with? In reality you won't really need it but I was curious if it's a no go item.
The Dynon DG HSI is pictured here... l.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/ibDMvBAMkYma8z5yD7NE3w--/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9MzU3O3E9OTU7dz01MDA-/www.dynonavionics.com/images/SkyView_HSI_Detailed_smaller.jpg and is a fully calibrated Directional Gyro. An old old fashioned wet compass or vertical card compass is not required for FAA airworthiness certificate. If for some reason the Dynon HSI fails, I feel 100% comfortable using the Avare navigation app on my phone as a backup. If it fails, I will use the handheld compass and land the airplane. My plane is not certified for IFR.
Thanks loads for clarifying that. Safe flights and landings.
Как и где купить такой кит.
олег Логачев здравствуйте Вы купили кит самолёта ?
How tall are you?
+av8rchase 5'10".
6'2" here, think I'd fit?
Go here and read about tall pilots in a RV. www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=120490&highlight=tall
Thx
what is the difference between a 6 and a 7 ?
The 7 is an upgraded kit that features computer design that pre punched most of the holes in the kit where the 6 kit required the builder to mark and drill them. The 7 has a slightly larger rudder, slightly more headroom in the cockpit, slightly higher payload, and 42 gal fuel capacity verses 38 gal for the 6. They tell me the 6 flies very close to the same and might even be a knot or two faster because of the smaller rudder! Oh, and about 10k more for the 7
if your looking to buy a used one!
We just got back from our second 2400 mile round trip to Oshkosh for Air venture 2017! Also made a 2800 mile round trip to Sun and Fun in Florida earlier this year alone with a trip to San Diego last year. The plane is doing great and has 255 hours on it now. I have replaced 1 auto pilot servo and repaired a crack in my engine baffles since this first flight.