RV8 Interior - All in the Details

[@mortensolbakken3641]

Very inspiring to watch!!

[@martinleroux3]

Enjoyed this video a lot. I am not at that stage for my RV-8 build, but it is giving me great ideas. Your videos cover aspects of building a RV not often covered by other builders (ex: cowling fitting, composite parts, interior ect.). This is helping me out greatly !

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Awesome. I like doing it and glad it helps make airplanes better

[@martinleroux3]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 By any chances, if you have footage about the electrical wiring process of a RV-8, that would make awesome video content. Food for thoughts !

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

I have plans make electrical videos as part of the welcome series. Look forward to it!

[@warrenzoopots6738]

Stu, great info. Can you describe the thickness/size of aluminum you had chromed for the canopy rail? Home Depot? Spruce? Many thanks.

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

Still 3-4 months away from getting started on my Sonex (gotta finish up the honey-do list before I start the next crazy idea) but the interior and panel are the things I look forward to the most... in a couple years. Really enjoying the channel!

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Awesome. Love the sonex!!!!!! Which model you building?

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 Ill be plans building an A model tail drager

[@spikekavalench]

Beautiful!

[@samelder9638]

Outstanding!! Thank You!

[@GGBSystems]

Very informative, Stu. Thanks!

[@romeocash4653]

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[@phillipmanuel3346]

@Romeo Cash Instablaster :)

[@erickoconnor9443]

Did I mention the was an F1 Rocket the next hangar row which would love such interior

[@jimmiebeavers6240]

Stu, absolutely great videos. I think I’ve watched all of them. Question: the trim piece on the front of the glare shield painted blue, did you manufacture that? If not where did you get it? I would love to put something like it on my 8.

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

I made that trim piece and had it powder coated - thanks for asking :)

[@Dogdocphil]

would you think about putting some foam insulation behind the leather pockets?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Good idea for sound deadening. I would suggest a thinner stick on material like they use on automotive floors. The RV8 is not quiet.

[@flyingchris81]

Very nice video! I watch almost all of your videos now and it really gives me convinced the upcoming build. One question, did you paint the interior after or during the assembling of the fuselage? I wonder how I can do that accurately with all those angles and tight spaces. I mean, how did you get the paint gun in there? Thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Yeah it’s tricky. I powder coated a lot of stuff during the assembly. Specifically parts that see lots of wear. Then paint remainder as best you can. It’s not too bad getting paint gun or rattle cans in there :)

[@flyingchris81]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 Stu, thank you very much for your response. So I guess all those RV8’s that are usually light gray inside are all painted? I wasn’t sure if that is paint or just primer. There is not much information out there about painting the interior.

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

@@flyingchris81 yeah typically primed and painted. I find rattle can paint is sufficient since it will get chipped and scratched no matter what paint it is. Then it’s easy to touch up. High wear parts I prefer powder coat and upholstery

[@flyingchris81]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 you interior looks really nice, the entire airplane is stunning!

[@carlosrodz1]

Very beautiful but how much is it going to weigh when it's all done? Seems like I have mine on a diet trying to keep it light. I guess if it's going to be a show plane and doesn't need a lot of fuel it'll be alright.

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Light is best that’s for sure but there’s a compromise. I like the comfortable feeling passengers get in a finished interior. I have flown heavy RVs and it makes a big difference

[@4alphazulu]

So what is classic aero designs using for the side panels? What is the leather covering to give it rigidity?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

They’re aluminum panels. I made some of them myself and then sent aluminum to them. They made the ones with pockets

[@4alphazulu]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 thanks for the insight. I was trying to figure that out.

[@superduper1917]

Hooked on your channel!

[@georgemcqueen6593]

I am curious what your RV-8 weights BEFORE paint and after Paint.... If you could give us that data point that would be appreciated. Thanks PS you said you chromed aluminum?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

I'll keep track of weight but its not my concern. Yup chrome aluminum. Take a look at spinner video - its awesome but $$$$

[@georgemcqueen6593]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 Yep awesome looking. Besides, you look skinny, saving on AC gross Wt. Ha ha. I just like good weight for paint in my inquiring engineer mind. Your bird would be a good data point, as your paint will no doubt be top notch... Your paint video to come can add that weight nugget may be. Cheers.

[@seachaxg]

Can I ask did Classic Aero do the carpet as well?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

No - Flightline Interiors did the carpet since they have a kit. It’s really nice

[@spenserneel2906]

Stu, do you know of any side stick mods in an -8/8A? I couldn't find anything online but I might not have been searching for it correctly.

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Not sure exactly what you mean. Are you talking about moving the main controls to side like a Cirrus aircraft? I haven't done any mods to mine. The main control stick needs to be a bit shorter than some people prefer. If you leave it too long it will hit the bulkhead behind the instrument panel (and the panel itself). Some people install bent sticks to change the angle a bit.

[@spenserneel2906]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 I'm thinking more of how the berkut 540 is setup which is similar to the f16. That sort of "side stick"

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Yeah I like the side stick. I'm not aware of any modified RV8s with this. It would be a big job.

[@spenserneel2906]

@@stusaircraftfactory6592 I thought so! Would you ever build something besides an rv? Is a berkut or something a completely different type of build?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Absolutely. I’d like to build a S21 some day. I’d consider anything really