Danny King discusses his RV-8 “Beautiful Doll”

A 27 minute video tour of N80434's avionics, powerplant, paint, fuel system and operations over nearly 20 years. Danny was an IP in the USAF and retired on the 777 at AA. His RV-8 'Beautiful Doll' is based at 52F in N.TX.
Addition Hi-Res pics of the plane (from the drone) can be viewed at:
dougreeves.smugmug.com/Planes...
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[@jimradix6684]

I've never watched a finer video. Everything about this, from the plane to the commentary, is just incredible.

[@foesfly3047]

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 😎🎩♠️💙

[@ScorpionXXXVII]

777 6th

[@markserbu]

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!

[@jamesriordan7]

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!

[@rickh4310]

Good look at your airplane Danny, thanks. It’s beautiful!

[@drummondgrinalds1524]

Thanks for taking the time. Enjoyed seeing and hearing.

[@garydrew2360]

Really nice RV-8, I hope to get mine finished soon 90% done 90% to go!

[@abmbarry]

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.

[@Fiftyx60]

What a beautiful plane. Nice work!

[@DustyBalz]

Just a beautiful airplane and an outstanding build , thank you for sharing Danny

[@electricaviationchannelvid7863]

What a great presentation, a real beauty aircraft, excellent fit and finish!

[@jimfogarty4123]

Very special airplane, love the RV-8. Great review.

[@ArizonaAirspace]

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.

[@MilitaryAIWorks100]

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!

[@chriso847]

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.

[@honeycomb8753]

Absolutely amazing work. Thank you sir for sharing.

[@cervelott]

Tremendous, thanks for sharing.

[@WeTubeIn90210]

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.

[@kennethm2312]

Great share. Beautiful planes to fly RV-8’s.

[@tomo0008]

Great video. You seem to be a great guy. I wish all pilots were as friendly as you. PS I'm also a pilot.

[@chrispratt6064]

Beautiful. Doll. 😉 Always a favorite.

[@kevinphillips9408]

Great informative video. Thank you so much

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

SWEET! What a nice layout!

[@Bo-bb7kv]

I need one of these to hop from kansas to Wisconsin

[@wayneschenk5512]

Fantastic.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

Cool. Those 8’s are nice planes.

[@TheAvaiator23]

So beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ sell me that peace of beauty

[@frankward67]

That's a beautiful plane.

[@jcheck6]

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.

[@Rvator23]

52F!

[@leonardfay7073]

👍

[@andrebotes697]

I’d like to make contact with Danny. Im based in Cape Town and plan to build a RV8

[@wallywally8282]

Somebody has a good paddock to graze in😂

[@Ethan-bu2zy]

Beautiful airplane! Let me know if you are ever interested in selling.

[@m.m.7511]

Nasty sweat and dirt is what's on people hands...Disgusting...

[@eprohoda]

hello- insane masterpiece~ catch yyou later- VansAirForce. 💪