Learned something today - I didn't realise Canada uses inches for altimeter settings. Being metric like us, I assumed you guys used millibars (hectopascals). I guess it makes sense, being in close proximity to the States. Loved your video.
Yeah aviation uses inches in North America. You’ll here ATC give altimeter settings in millibars if they are really savy on the type of airplane. Like here in Cold Lake we have some Alpha Jets that are originally equipped in Germany and use Mb.
Love the fast back version RV-8! What if any benefits does it provide over the full bubble canopy. Like the P-47 and most other razor back/bubble canopy, the razor back is lighter and faster! So how do the two RV-8 canopy configurations compare? Pro's and con's of each???? "Duh, I know the visibility is a little better with the full bubble canopy" Performance wise, how do they compare?
It’s hard to say about performance since you’d have to swap canopy out and keep all the same. I think the speed difference is very small. Yes visibility without toll bar on your face. I also like the top sideways better since you can seal the canopy better. I prefer the fibreglass frame for fit and finish. There is a bit more shoulder room on fastback. And course course it looks way better. Baggage area behind pax is larger. Only downside I can see is some guys like grab handles on roll bar for getting in and out. Can’t really do that with fastback. Maybe a minor drawback is you can’t really Sikaflex the canopy on due to required gap - you could easily do it on roll bar frame. Instead you use hysol but it’s ok to work with also.
Really enjoy your content Stu. I was the previous owner of FJRQ (red RV4) in one of your videos....miss that plane. Will be following you closely on the next chapter of your career. My son just made aircrew selection and will be starting RMC this fall. Again, looking forward to watching more!
@@frankcyr3473 Hi Frank.....glad it’s still been looked after!! As mentioned, probably one of the best flying planes I’ve owned....can’t beat a 4!! Did you ever end up doing anything to the engine?
@@wade4652 I've done a bunch of mods, autopilot, aux fuel, garmin radio etc. Engine is running strong, she has been good to our family! Hoping to roll over 500 AF hrs this year!
Learned something today - I didn't realise Canada uses inches for altimeter settings. Being metric like us, I assumed you guys used millibars (hectopascals). I guess it makes sense, being in close proximity to the States. Loved your video.
Yeah aviation uses inches in North America. You’ll here ATC give altimeter settings in millibars if they are really savy on the type of airplane. Like here in Cold Lake we have some Alpha Jets that are originally equipped in Germany and use Mb.
Ha! Avery is adorable, Stu. And she's got your tag line down. Good for her. Fun one. Thanks!
I’m looking at the same ac. Family of five.
I remember you started getting parts for an RV 10 build. I would stick to the home built.
Yup - sold that. Dumb move. Maybe someday
Great post. Future star in the making in the back seat :)
RV-10 comparison video?
One should be completed here soon!!
Love the fast back version RV-8! What if any benefits does it provide over the full bubble canopy. Like the P-47 and most other razor back/bubble canopy, the razor back is lighter and faster!
So how do the two RV-8 canopy configurations compare? Pro's and con's of each???? "Duh, I know the visibility is a little better with the full bubble canopy" Performance wise, how do they compare?
It’s hard to say about performance since you’d have to swap canopy out and keep all the same. I think the speed difference is very small. Yes visibility without toll bar on your face. I also like the top sideways better since you can seal the canopy better. I prefer the fibreglass frame for fit and finish. There is a bit more shoulder room on fastback. And course course it looks way better. Baggage area behind pax is larger. Only downside I can see is some guys like grab handles on roll bar for getting in and out. Can’t really do that with fastback. Maybe a minor drawback is you can’t really Sikaflex the canopy on due to required gap - you could easily do it on roll bar frame. Instead you use hysol but it’s ok to work with also.
wait... what are you flying here? I thought the -8 was sold..
Yup it’s an older video :)
Another good one Stu! Curious as to what exactly you didn’t like about it or what kept you from buying it?
Cost of ownership that’s it. If I was going to buy certified I’d have a hard time looking outside of a Bonanza or Cirrus. Thanks for asking
Really enjoy your content Stu. I was the previous owner of FJRQ (red RV4) in one of your videos....miss that plane. Will be following you closely on the next chapter of your career. My son just made aircrew selection and will be starting RMC this fall.
Again, looking forward to watching more!
@@wade4652 she is still in good hands!!
@@frankcyr3473
Hi Frank.....glad it’s still been looked after!! As mentioned, probably one of the best flying planes I’ve owned....can’t beat a 4!!
Did you ever end up doing anything to the engine?
@@wade4652 I've done a bunch of mods, autopilot, aux fuel, garmin radio etc. Engine is running strong, she has been good to our family! Hoping to roll over 500 AF hrs this year!
You get 175 knots at 7.2gph? What altitude? I recently delivered an -8 and at 11,500, I was 165 at 9.2gph.
Yup big hp engine allowed to really lean back and enjoy the economy. I flight planned 172 since it’s bleed speed when LOP
@@stusaircraftfactory6592 if you were to build another -8, would you do angle valve again? Or a hopped up parallel valve engine?
@@thomasaltruda Hopped up parallel valve just like the 4 has for sure. Lighter weight and easier to squeeze into cowling
Certified money pit.
Is it still available ? I’m looking for a nice Bonanza like that ..
It sold couple weeks after I saw it