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VAN’S AIRCRAFT • EXPERIMENTAL AMATEUR-BUILT

Van’s RV-8A

Tricycle-gear version of the RV-8

Van’s RV-8A, in brief

The RV-8A pairs the RV-8’s tandem seating and performance with tricycle landing gear, broadening its appeal to pilots without taildragger experience.

Specifications

Engine Lycoming IO-360/IO-390 range
Seats 2 (tandem)
Cruise speed ~185-200 mph
Gear Tricycle
Category Experimental amateur-built

Financing a Van’s RV-8A

Financing terms for the RV-8A mirror those of the RV-8 — available once built and flying, typically with higher down payments than certified singles.

Frequently asked questions

Does tricycle gear change financing terms?

No, financing considerations are the same as the taildragger RV-8.

What matters most for approval?

Build quality, completion documentation, and total flight hours.

What down payment is typical?

20%+ down is common for experimental aircraft.

Ready to look at financing for a Van’s RV-8A? See the full Piston Aircraft Financing overview or run the numbers with our aircraft finance calculator.

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From FLYING Magazine: Financing Experimental and Homebuilt Aircraft