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05-29-2018, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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jesting indeed
Yes, totally joking. Fear not, the rudder weight is there and diligently preventing flutter through all phases of flight, it's just hard to see in that pic! Of note, now that we mention it, I am curious as to actual aerodynamic workings of these protruding weighted extensions. Anyone want to indulge my nerdy side and educate me?
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Originally Posted by RV8JD
Are you kidding? You took off the rudder mass balance weight? It's there for flutter prevention!
I would strongly suggest you reduce your Vne while you build another rudder (per plans) and get it installed.
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05-29-2018, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ashland, OR
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Originally Posted by WingnutWick
Yes, totally joking. Fear not, the rudder weight is there and diligently preventing flutter through all phases of flight, it's just hard to see in that pic! Of note, now that we mention it, I am curious as to actual aerodynamic workings of these protruding weighted extensions. Anyone want to indulge my nerdy side and educate me?
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I will describe the aero-balance benefit after I regain my composure.
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RV-8 N825RV
IO-360 A1A
WW 200RV
"The Magic Carpet"
Hobbs 525 in 9 years (would have flown more this year if not for fire smoke)
also LS-6-15/18 sailplane
VAF donation Jan 2019
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06-04-2018, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Lemoore
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Originally Posted by RV8JD
I thought you might be kidding, but when I saw you were a Naval Aviator ... I wasn't so sure!
(Just Kidding, just kidding!  ) |
Carl,
Ha! I love it. Aviation wouldn't be what it is without its banter.
Awesome info! Thank you very much, that was exactly what I was looking for. Much appreciated. And written just at a level to which my smaller Navy brain could still absorb! 
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06-30-2018, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Gold Coast Australia
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Show us a picture of your Finished RV-8
RV8S: Paint Finished March 2018.
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07-22-2018, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands
Posts: 50
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Originally Posted by foxhound57
RV8S: Paint Finished March 2018.
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WOW
A pre-punched Harmon Rocket...
That nose looks LONG. How are you in W&B?
A VERY impressive aircraft!
Edit: search is a friend: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=151944
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Hilversum, The Netherlands
PH-SUM RV-4; Imported and upgraded.
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PH-EIL RV4; Imported and upgraded for friend. Sadly crashed
PH-ERD Robin DR300; Built with Subaru EZ30 for friend.
Last edited by Lufthans : 07-23-2018 at 06:28 AM.
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09-05-2018, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 68
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/NhqhrQ8qCqTGkG4T9
(For some reason the photo never came across, but the link appears to work!)
Announcing a first flight on August 30, 2018 at Caboolture, Queensland, Australia.
VH-RKX took just shy of 10 years and features a Sam James' Cowl, with a Showplanes Fastback. The instrumentation is dual 10" Skyviews, and a GTN 635. The engine is by Aerosport Power and the prop by Whirlwind Aviation.
The exterior is a combination of polish, wrap and paint on the fibreglass surfaces.
Like many builders before, and those who will follow, we are deeply indebted to the good folks at Van's, and the sound advice from members of this wonderful forum, and you Doug who host us so well.
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RV-8. Showplanes and Todd's canopy. Sam James cowl.
Aero Sport Power IO-375 & WWA 74RV.
First flight 30 August 2018
Brisbane.
Last edited by RBR : 09-05-2018 at 10:35 PM.
Reason: Explaining the photo issue.
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09-07-2018, 12:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Brisbane,Austalia
Posts: 129
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Hey Richard,
Congratulations ! Another fine example of the breed.
You guys must be getting close to a full Squadron of RV8's at Caboulture ?
There is another at Harvey Bay that is also getting close.
I better get YRED to lift its game and replace some of these ageing and sad cert aircraft.
Cheers
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09-07-2018, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 52
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Congratulations Richard looks very nice, well done it’s a credit to you.
Just looks like it would fly beautifully. Hopefully I’ll get to see it at a fly in one day.
Kind Rgs
Chad Boot.
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09-09-2018, 04:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Posts: 30
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Congratulations Richard!!!
This is great Richard! I am ve y happy for you and thanks for providing the encouragement to get mine going
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QB RV8
Wings done, fuse in progress.
Queensland Australia
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09-09-2018, 05:04 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 68
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Thanks guys!
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RV-8. Showplanes and Todd's canopy. Sam James cowl.
Aero Sport Power IO-375 & WWA 74RV.
First flight 30 August 2018
Brisbane.
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