Joseph Campbell’s RV-8 | Niceville, FL RV-8 #83915

Joseph wrote in to let us know that he has completed his RV-8! He writes:

First flight completed on a clear Florida morning at sunrise. Showplanes Fastback, Skydesigns Landing Gear, IO-360 with MT 3 blade constant speed, Flyboys Steering link and Condor Pneumatic Tire. Construction took 5 years and 2,900 hours logged.

My chase ship launched 5 minutes ahead and went up to 5,000’, next I made a max power takeoff and climb to 4,500’. The airplane flew wings level hands off. I completed slow flight with flap extension and retraction and then an easy descent home.

Takeoff and landing were extremely docile! Ground handling was easier than expected. I had about 35 hours of experience in RV-8/A, RV-6 and RV-7.

Thanks Van’s!