HorizonRC.com Preview: Hangar 9 RV-8

Hangar 9 is famous for its reputation of making excellent sport scale models of popular airplanes. Their newest is a replica of the very popular Vans Aircraft RV-8. The model is constructed from lightweight balsa and plywood. Assembling it is simple because much of the work has already been completed, such as control surfaces that have been pre-hinged and control horns that have already been installed. It also has a very attractive scale trim scheme that is easy to see in the sky. Engines for this bird will range from a 46 two-stroke up to a 62 four-stroke. The model has a number of interesting features, including a large cockpit that is going to give you opportunities to add even more scale detail. Sport pilots will find that the flight performance is excellent, as seen in our video.

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For more information please visit the links below:
RV-8 ARF- $229.99
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN4840
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Explore/ExploreRC.aspx

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[gary6760]

Hi can you help. i have a rv8 since i have been flying it i have found that the landing legs could be made stronger. as they do tend to bend when landing. is there a carbon firba upgrade for the rv8 thanks gary

[JTallTHEtime]

Just take a GI Joe, cut it in half and put it in the cockpit.

[samuelaisaac]

I cant wait to buy this beautiful airplane.. I was at home reading the August 2009 issue of Model Airplane News and saw plane. Its everything I was looking for in a airplane.. Thanks again Hanger 9.. Keep up the great work.. Cant wait to see whats next.. Samuel A. Isaac A.M.A.#621021

[Jimnie1]

Jonny, you are right, I tend to lean towards engine powered models in this size bracket so I totally spaced it. But yes it can be setup as Electric easily. In the next H9 model I will be sure and make note of the electric option.

[Jimnie1]

It is an ARF, I am missing your point. It also is a bit larger and more complicated sport scale model, they just aren't going to be cheap.

[RedStar1994]

Ok, who can explain why this can not come in an ARF or a RTF because when you get every thing to build the plane and fly it, it cost as much as getting the tail kit for the real Vans RV-8.

Lower the price and i will buy it.

[jonnyspeed]

Jim,

You forgot to mention the Electric option for this bird... I think there will be a lot of these with Brushless/Lipo combos in the air this year. I'm sure thinking about it.

[startazz]

Ok thanks man i'll go check it later and again thanks for telling me :)

[Jimnie1]

Stazz, check out the horizon hobby page today or go to Horizon Hobby on FaceBook and see the ELECTRIC version!!

[T28spwn]

cool. I am on my 5th plane, and my second t-28 that I have mastered. I will think about either this or the hangar 9 saratoga.