Excellent. First RV-8 video I've seen that includes the running commentary of standard procedures. Enjoyed this a lot, and will watch it often. I'm done with my RV-8 empennage, and hope to be making similar videos of my own in less than two years. Feel free to message me, and maybe I'll see you at OSH...
Ed. Thanks for documenting the whole flight that was great. Two questions. Why are hot starts so difficult? Also what are your thoughts on buying a used RV eight versus the quick build?
To each his own but buying a used plane with a good inspection from another RV owner/Builder will get you in the sky faster. Some guys like to build more than fly. Which is you? Hot starts are not usually difficult when done right. I over primed in the vid.
Lovely aircraft. A point is reached where those excruciatingly loud warnings and flashing red lights are utterly counter-productive, kicking in at critical concentration moments where you are flying perfectly well. There is evidence that such warnings actually serve to create panic and stress of exactly the kind that might be more likely to lead to an accident than if those warnings weren't there. Noise cancelling headphones are also partly to blame, because all the subtle sound queues are lost (like airflow sounds), and they also mean warnings have to be ridiculously loud. Recognising impending stalls through visceral means (floppy controls, high AoA and wind noise dying away) is far more useful than these ghastly artificial loud warnings which just raise your blood pressure. A warning sound is actually more effective if it is quieter.
Those warnings would drive me nuts!:-) The simplicity of flying seems to be a thing of the past with small light planes being flown like an airliner:-) One thing I never do is fly 3 deg's in a light plane, no need for it, too risky especially over built up area on the App to the rwy.
Copy that. The problem is that I do fly it as my personal airliner and utilize it in all weather conditions. I want a quick heads up on every condition if something is not correct. I fly the simple, no electric system aircraft also and it is safe to say that I never fly a 3 deg. approach in that.
Fair enough. But after 38 yrs of driving planes I'd never fly a SE plane in anything other than VMC conditions, personal choice I guess. I'd love an RV8 but shall have to stick with my 7ECA fun machine where you have to fly the plane due low HP especially in Aero's:-)
Ya, I can hear it on the video but I can't here it in my headset when I am flying. Sorry. You will not go wrong with the RV series of aircraft. This plane is going to be tough to top regarding "Total Performance". Thanks, Ed
When you buy a used experimental do you have issues with getting it inspected once a year? My understanding most A&P don't want the liability so you have to go back to the original builder to do the inspection.
No problems at all. I have had many certified as well as experimental planes and it is no problem finding guys to do the inspections. Your fear is unfounded.
If I were building one I would take the time to hook up a defroster as I fly in rainy weather all of the time. You can get away without one however and that is why I have not taken the time...maybe someday.
This is my kind of flying video, NO MUSIC. So many pov flying videos are ruined by shoddy music that not only doesn’t sound good, it makes it more difficult to hear the radio chatter. Adding the music may sound good to the uploaded when they post the video on UA-cam, but imo it ruins it for the viewers.
Your right, how ever, this plane is equipped with an instant low oil pressure alarm that would have told me but yes, #1 important thing to check after startup.
I would not fly such a low angle approach and drag it with the flaps down. If you ever lose engine power your going to be in the trees. I have 625 or so hours..over half of those in an rv6a 180 horse with constant speed and LASAR ..
Looking forward to getting my RV-8A...this video made me even more anxious!
There by Air did you ever end up getting your RV?
The RV-8 and RV-14a are my favorite Vans by far. It's tempting to pick up a used RV-8 and build an RV-14a. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! One day I hope to build an 8, but until then I'll live vicariously through you.
Keep them coming!!
Excellent. First RV-8 video I've seen that includes the running commentary of standard procedures. Enjoyed this a lot, and will watch it often. I'm done with my RV-8 empennage, and hope to be making similar videos of my own in less than two years. Feel free to message me, and maybe I'll see you at OSH...
Thank you.
So... did you ever finish your rv8?
It's 2 years later...Did you make it? I am currently building RV and need to seal tanks. Oh boy!
Enjoyed riding along in your vid. You have a calm flight attitude which makes it easy to follow what you are doing, thanks for sharing.
My God that's a beautiful RV! Nice landing and great perspective and audio in the video. Thanks for sharing! Well done!
Excellent video! Would love to see more of your flights with this kind of commentary! Thanks for sharing.
Ed. Thanks for documenting the whole flight that was great. Two questions. Why are hot starts so difficult? Also what are your thoughts on buying a used RV eight versus the quick build?
To each his own but buying a used plane with a good inspection from another RV owner/Builder will get you in the sky faster. Some guys like to build more than fly. Which is you? Hot starts are not usually difficult when done right. I over primed in the vid.
Great Video. I enjoyed that a lot.Good run-through on the flight.
Great video for us non-pilot people. Hoping to get an RV-8a somday
wow that thing is a rocket ship insane acceleration and climb rate
I love your panel! Great choice with the Garmin 530. Do you ever fly IFR in it? I'd love to see more videos of this thing! Nicely done!
Great video. I see me selling the 182 one day for an 8. Thanks for the ride sir.
182's are great all round airplanes, I have much time in them in very bad conditions and they saw me through all of it.
We need more video's Ed!!
Thanks, just messing around. Here is another one of a Starduster Too to watch on a cold boring evening.
ua-cam.com/video/fdrDuWjg8Us/v-deo.html
Beautiful RV-8. Very nice, very nice.
Fantastic flight love the aircraft cheers
I want an RV8! I"m going shopping.
Lovely aircraft. A point is reached where those excruciatingly loud warnings and flashing red lights are utterly counter-productive, kicking in at critical concentration moments where you are flying perfectly well. There is evidence that such warnings actually serve to create panic and stress of exactly the kind that might be more likely to lead to an accident than if those warnings weren't there. Noise cancelling headphones are also partly to blame, because all the subtle sound queues are lost (like airflow sounds), and they also mean warnings have to be ridiculously loud. Recognising impending stalls through visceral means (floppy controls, high AoA and wind noise dying away) is far more useful than these ghastly artificial loud warnings which just raise your blood pressure. A warning sound is actually more effective if it is quieter.
Happens in tactical aviation all the time 🤷♂️
What a fun ride to get fuel. Thank you.
Great video! Keep them coming 😊
Great video... Hope to run into you at some point, if I ever finish up my -9A. LOL
What a badass airplane!
Beautiful aircraft mate.
I'm dying to see the difference on an RV with a laminar flow wing.
please do more videos like this!
Those warnings would drive me nuts!:-) The simplicity of flying seems to be a thing of the past with small light planes being flown like an airliner:-) One thing I never do is fly 3 deg's in a light plane, no need for it, too risky especially over built up area on the App to the rwy.
Copy that. The problem is that I do fly it as my personal airliner and utilize it in all weather conditions. I want a quick heads up on every condition if something is not correct. I fly the simple, no electric system aircraft also and it is safe to say that I never fly a 3 deg. approach in that.
Fair enough. But after 38 yrs of driving planes I'd never fly a SE plane in anything other than VMC conditions, personal choice I guess.
I'd love an RV8 but shall have to stick with my 7ECA fun machine where you have to fly the plane due low HP especially in Aero's:-)
I Now have an RV8, that smile is rock solid:-) $9 bucks a gallon here....OUCH!
great video man! do you still have your rv8?
Nice plane. Im considering building the RV8 or the 14 myself, but there has to be a way to get rid of the alternator whine in the headset.
Ya, I can hear it on the video but I can't here it in my headset when I am flying. Sorry. You will not go wrong with the RV series of aircraft. This plane is going to be tough to top regarding "Total Performance". Thanks, Ed
Just curious what equipment you are using to get the audio from your headset, radio and other audio in your plane to run "real time" in your video?
You could use at least 2 more GPS's to make sure u know exactly where u r in the world!
Nice video. What engine /prop combination are you using?
IO-360 200hp/Hartzell Constant Speed
When you buy a used experimental do you have issues with getting it inspected once a year? My understanding most A&P don't want the liability so you have to go back to the original builder to do the inspection.
No problems at all. I have had many certified as well as experimental planes and it is no problem finding guys to do the inspections. Your fear is unfounded.
Pretty sure I saw your aircraft at the concrete fly in a little while ago. Awesome airplane!
Yes it was.
This is my dream airplane
Hi Ed, nice video! May I ask you what that instrument is over top of your engine panel (The one with the red and greed lights, and 4 white buttons)?
It is an EC-100, an electronic checklist and cautionary system that enhances the VM1000 engine monitor.
Wow, that sounds really cool and the VM1000 engine monitor you have is really nice as well. Thanks again for sharing that great video!
The warnings... don't know how you do it. I pull the stall warning fuse to give you an idea.
God bless America
Hi Ed, are you still in ownership of this RV-8? Id love to talk to you more about it.
Did you build this yourself?
I wonder where are you at..in linden wash?
gracias.
WOW that thing can climb! 2k?
Me like this, me subscribled!
Any idea how to address the window fogging besides wiping it off? Can you run heater line up there?
If I were building one I would take the time to hook up a defroster as I fly in rainy weather all of the time. You can get away without one however and that is why I have not taken the time...maybe someday.
Use soap to wash the windscreen. It will stop fogging
This is my kind of flying video, NO MUSIC. So many pov flying videos are ruined by shoddy music that not only doesn’t sound good, it makes it more difficult to hear the radio chatter. Adding the music may sound good to the uploaded when they post the video on UA-cam, but imo it ruins it for the viewers.
I'd be checking the Oil press FIRST not after it's been running for a while!
That AOA system is annoying as hell.
Angle, angle, push. Angle, angle, push. Angle, angle, push. Angle, angle, push. Angle, angle, push. Angle, angle, push.
How annoying / ridiculous is it to have voice callouts for AOA, especially on rollout?
The worst part of a modern panel is … all the alerts at the worst possible times.
As a 6 pack pilot, all that stuff is annoying
What engine are you using?
Lycoming IO360 200hp.
Good grief. Talk about annoying warnings. Couldn’t handle that nonsense on short final on a regular basis.
2000ft/min!!!
make more vids 😊
Way too long to check the oil press, that should be the first thing to check!
Your right, how ever, this plane is equipped with an instant low oil pressure alarm that would have told me but yes, #1 important thing to check after startup.
I wouldn't rely on any alarm other then yr own eyes! I never trust an alarm, I like to actually see the gauge move within seconds
I would not fly such a low angle approach and drag it with the flaps down. If you ever lose engine power your going to be in the trees. I have 625 or so hours..over half of those in an rv6a 180 horse with constant speed and LASAR ..
Yeah like break overhead