For Sale: 2025 Super RV-8 – Brand-New, Art Chard Custom Masterpiece
Price: TBD | Location: Spokane, USA | Own a legend with this stunning 2025 Super RV-8, a brand-new, bespoke creation by Art Chard, a revered Van’s Aircraft builder whose name is synonymous with excellence. Freshly built with <50 hours, this high-performance experimental aircraft blends raw power, innovative design, and show-stopping style. Crafted for aerobatics, long-range travel, or commanding attention at airshows, this one-of-a-kind Super RV-8 is aviation perfection. Unrelenting Power: A Lycoming Efii controlled IO-540 (275 hp), enhanced by a Motec fuel and ignition system, drives this beast, will deliver 200+ knots cruise (230–240 mph) and a 3000 fpm climb rate with 12–15 gph efficiency. The Whirlwind 330 3-blade constant-speed propeller (73” carbon fiber, 52 lb) maximizes thrust for aerobatics and STOL, its scimitar blades ensuring smooth, vibration-free performance. From barrel rolls to short-field landings, this RV-8 dominates. Pilot’s Cockpit: The Dynon HDX VFR panel features a 10” touchscreen EFIS with synthetic vision, engine monitoring, and intuitive controls. Complemented by a Dynon COM radio, ADS-B Out transponder, and room to add IFR navigator or backup Efis, this lightweight setup prioritizes performance for day-VFR missions, keeping you in command without excess weight.Chard’s Custom Innovations: Art Chard’s genius shines in this RV-8’s upgrades. The custom fastback canopy, handcrafted by Chard, redefines the fuselage with a sleek, fighter-jet profile, boosting speed by 2–5 knots and enhancing aesthetics. Unique extra 15-gallon fuel tanks per wing integrated into the wings (72 gallons total) extend range to ~1000+ nm, perfect for cross-country adventures. The Grove airfoil landing gear reduces drag, strengthens handling, and supports the IO-540’s power. The airframe, professionally polished to a mirror finish with flat black trim, radiates brilliance and minimizes upkeep.Versatility and Capacity: With a 1000+ lb useful load, this RV-8 carries two passengers, gear, and dreams. The custom fastback’s spacious baggage bay and massive fuel capacity make it a cross-country champ, while its aerobatic DNA excels in competition.

Art Chard’s Legacy: Art Chard, a Van’s icon, invested his decades of expertise into this RV-8, crafting a masterpiece that upholds his reputation for precision. Every rivet, wire, and custom mod reflects his artistry, documented meticulously with EAA oversight. This isn’t just an aircraft—it’s a legacy you can fly.

I am in final stages of build so minor tweeks can be made before flight testing begins.