The RV-8 is a light, single engine, high performance kit plane developed by Van's Aircraft, Inc. The RV-8 is the fastest aircraft in the RV lineup boasting a top speed of over 190 knots while maintaning a range of over 680 miles. Get together with your fellow RV-8 pilots and put on an airshow as the RV-8 complies with the FAA Aerobatics certification of +6/-3Gs. With a fully equiped IFR cockpit, you can fly your aircraft in all kinds of weather, putting your piloting skills to the test.
Terrainy Studios RV-8 Features:
Accurate Flight model developed alongside real rv8 pilots
Realistic taildragger behaviour
Fully IFR capable cockpit
GPS options, G430 (Asobo) and GTN650 (PMS50)
Working circuit breakers
Dynamic/Interactable static objects
Dynamic fuel in fuel tanks with visible level
In cockpit tablet for static objects control
In cockpit physical checklist
Simulated ice accretion on surfaces and engine
3D adjustable lighting in both interior and exterior
High resolution 4k PBR textures
Optimum performance
VR Compatible
Notes
This product features our simInstaller technology and is available after purchase via our APP only.
Hard to say, when was the last time I saw so many bugs in such a small plane. There’s exactly as much features, as there are issues with this addon: the lights way too dim, the range way too short, the speed twice slower than stated in the description, some of the buttons like strobe lights don’t work for me at all. The control panel looks really lo-fi, the flickering shadows are all over the place… Some tooltips missing their text, the fuel system requires review as well... I wouldn’t call this a finished product, and the price is way too high for given quality. Feeling a bit disappointed with the purchase.
I have to agree with one of the other reviewers as well that's it just OK. It certainly is pretty, but it's really slow. It's not nimble as far as handling and a big part of the realism for a plane for me is the sound, and this little baby sounds like it's got the default Cessna 172 sounds. That is a definite killer for me! I did give it 3 stars because it's a pretty model.
It's just ok. The real RV 8 is known for it's speed and rate of climb. This one has a cruise speed of only 105 knots and the climb way is too sluggish.