Thanks Danny King for showing your airplane. It was fabulous. You made me the most envious of anybody and anything for many years. We flew together in the American Airline cockpit. I retired January 1, 1996. 2 years earlier than I should have. We were with a great airline and enjoyed a fabulous career. Captain Everett Medlin retired.
I sometimes ‘meet’ someone via an interview like this one, where I think, That’s a really cool guy; We’d be friends if we lived nearby. Danny King is the most relatable, accomplished, admirable, appropriately proud brother who seems like a genuine fellow. Huge admiration for the thoughtful quality he built into his RV8. Even (much) more admiration for the red blooded aviation dude he seems to be 😎🎩♠️💙
Nice RV8! What a nice guy. He reminds me of my mentor who was a retired United B747 Captain. He has built an RV4 and I got to fly in his beautiful RV4 many times in the early 1990s when I was just a fledgling aviator. RIP Hank.
Thanks for sharing Danny. Clearly, your RV 8 is the best thought out I have seen. I built a Lancair 360 with an IO 360 B1B. Had I known about Vans, I think that would have been a far more useful choice. Here in Australia, away from prime airports, some of the outback strips would be better suited to planting crops! Lancair UC mains are very small in order to fit into the wing. I did same with fuel sellection and my radio stack came out in one unit. I ommited the header tank and fitted a removable hatch, This way I could remove the hatch and the back of the panel was easy access. Enjoy your beautifun RV. Kind regards, Barry M. Australia.
Nice video! I'm in desperate need of upgrading the panel in my 20-year-old RV-8A and you've shared some great ideas that I'm sure will help me a lot, thanks!
Thanks so much for posting this very informative video. I am considering buying an RV8. The first two planes I owned were a 1974 Citabria and a 1946 Globe Swift with 180 hp Lyc and CS prop. But I got tired of the constant maintenance on the Swift, and the restrictions of working on and upgrading an old certified aircraft. The VAN's RV8 is becoming ever more interesting to me. My first choice was going to be an ACA Super Decathlon, but the X country performance is, as you know, lacking.
Great video, great airplane....but I could not stop looking at the gorgeous bird in the hangar! I think it's a RV-14? Also glad that he finally explained that yellow wire dangling about - it was driving me nuts.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful airplane with us. Such great inspiration! I’m just finishing up the RV8 empennage section, need all the motivation I can get!
Great quote, "I can't believe I enjoyed flying spam cans." After 50 years of flying, if there wasn't an RV-8 I would have quit after retiring from the airlines.
Thanks Danny King for showing your airplane. It was fabulous. You made me the most envious of anybody and anything for many years. We flew together in the American Airline cockpit. I retired January 1, 1996. 2 years earlier than I should have. We were with a great airline and enjoyed a fabulous career. Captain Everett Medlin retired.
I could watch and listen to this on repeat. My favorite GA plane
I've never watched a finer video. Everything about this, from the plane to the commentary, is just incredible.
I sometimes ‘meet’ someone via an interview like this one, where I think, That’s a really cool guy; We’d be friends if we lived nearby. Danny King is the most relatable, accomplished, admirable, appropriately proud brother who seems like a genuine fellow. Huge admiration for the thoughtful quality he built into his RV8. Even (much) more admiration for the red blooded aviation dude he seems to be 😎🎩♠️💙
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Nice RV8! What a nice guy. He reminds me of my mentor who was a retired United B747 Captain. He has built an RV4 and I got to fly in his beautiful RV4 many times in the early 1990s when I was just a fledgling aviator. RIP Hank.
Thanks for sharing Danny. Clearly, your RV 8 is the best thought out I have seen. I built a Lancair 360 with an IO 360 B1B. Had I known about Vans, I think that would have been a far more useful choice. Here in Australia, away from prime airports, some of the outback strips would be better suited to planting crops! Lancair UC mains are very small in order to fit into the wing.
I did same with fuel sellection and my radio stack came out in one unit. I ommited the header tank and fitted a removable hatch, This way I could remove the hatch and the back of the panel was easy access. Enjoy your beautifun RV. Kind regards, Barry M. Australia.
Nice video! I'm in desperate need of upgrading the panel in my 20-year-old RV-8A and you've shared some great ideas that I'm sure will help me a lot, thanks!
Thanks so much for posting this very informative video. I am considering buying an RV8. The first two planes I owned were a 1974 Citabria and a 1946 Globe Swift with 180 hp Lyc and CS prop. But I got tired of the constant maintenance on the Swift, and the restrictions of working on and upgrading an old certified aircraft. The VAN's RV8 is becoming ever more interesting to me. My first choice was going to be an ACA Super Decathlon, but the X country performance is, as you know, lacking.
Really nice RV-8, I hope to get mine finished soon 90% done 90% to go!
Excellent Video. Thank you. I’m considering the 8 as a purchase, lots more to learn.
Good look at your airplane Danny, thanks. It’s beautiful!
Beautiful RV-8!!! Thank you for giving us such a great look at your masterpiece! I can't wait to get one of my own, hopefully soon!
Thanks for taking the time. Enjoyed seeing and hearing.
Fantastic job on a GREAT airplane.
Great video, great airplane....but I could not stop looking at the gorgeous bird in the hangar! I think it's a RV-14? Also glad that he finally explained that yellow wire dangling about - it was driving me nuts.
What a beautiful plane. Nice work!
What a great presentation, a real beauty aircraft, excellent fit and finish!
My wife doesn't like the RV8 seating but I wish she did because they are probably the coolest looking RVs of them all.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful airplane with us. Such great inspiration! I’m just finishing up the RV8 empennage section, need all the motivation I can get!
Just a beautiful airplane and an outstanding build , thank you for sharing Danny
Very special airplane, love the RV-8. Great review.
Great video. You seem to be a great guy. I wish all pilots were as friendly as you. PS I'm also a pilot.
Great share. Beautiful planes to fly RV-8’s.
I really enjoyed the walk through. It looks like a perfect RV8 to me! I fly a light sport. But I think the RV-8 is my favorite of Vans.
Absolutely amazing work. Thank you sir for sharing.
I need one of these to hop from kansas to Wisconsin
Beautiful. Doll. 😉 Always a favorite.
SWEET! What a nice layout!
Tremendous, thanks for sharing.
Great informative video. Thank you so much
Cool. Those 8’s are nice planes.
That's a beautiful plane.
Fantastic.
Great quote, "I can't believe I enjoyed flying spam cans." After 50 years of flying, if there wasn't an RV-8 I would have quit after retiring from the airlines.
So beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ sell me that peace of beauty
52F!
I’d like to make contact with Danny. Im based in Cape Town and plan to build a RV8
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Beautiful airplane! Let me know if you are ever interested in selling.
Somebody has a good paddock to graze in😂
Nasty sweat and dirt is what's on people hands...Disgusting...
hello- insane masterpiece~ catch yyou later- VansAirForce. 💪