OUR AIRCRAFT

The Vans RV-8

SPEED AND AGILITY

No other RV is faster.
With a top speed of
around 220 mph, the RV-8
gets you there quickly
while delivering excellent performance on the lower
end of the scale plus
quick, responsive handling.

CENTERLINE SEATING

Nothing beats sitting right
in the middle of the
airplane. Wear it like a
glove - it becomes a natural, intuitive extension
of your body.

AEROBATICS

Want to do some loops
and rolls? The RV-8 is a
fully aerobatic-capable
airplane, stable and
responsive. You'll even see
RV-8's competing
in sportsman and
intermediate categories.

PURE GOOD LUCK

Let's face it. The RV-8 is
one hot-looking machine.
Often outfitted in military
or other attractive paint
schemes, and with a
fighter-like slider canopy,
this aircraft gets looks
wherever it goes.

Overview

The RV-8 provides the fighter-like feel of center-line seating, with a wide fuselage and cockpit that accommodates large people in comfort. Two baggage compartments keep even large amounts of luggage well within the weight and balance envelope.

The RV-8’s almost-perfect control balance and harmony and the excellent visibility make aerobatics a delight. At the aerobatic gross weight of 1600 lbs., the RV-8 complies with the +6/-3G standards of the FAA’s Aerobatic Category and can still carry two people, making it possible for a new pilot to get aerobatic instruction before he or she starts rolling and looping.

With the little wheel mounted on the back, the conventional-gear RV-8 provides the popular combination of great looks and high performance. With a slightly lower drag profile, it may be just a hair faster than its tricycle-gear brother.