2015 Vans RV8
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
UK registered (G-LEMI) Slow Build
Completed 2016
Hangered since new
Airframe: 257 hours since new (and counting).
MT 3 blade constant speed prop mtv-12-B/183-59B: (257 since new)
YIO-360-M1B Thunderbolt Fuel injected engine with Dual P-mags
James Cowlings
Skybolt cowling fixings
Carbon fibre plenum
GAMI injectors
Polished Aluminium Grove main Gear legs
Grove wheels and brakes
JD Air Complete tailwheel assembly with tail link
Lemke full leather interior including heated seats.
Mountain High Oxygen system
Full Night IFR prep with LED interior lighting
Andair fuel valve, boost pump and wing root filters
SteinAir anodised eyeball vents front and rear
Crow 5 point harnesses
2 x Garmin G3X
1 x Garmin GTN750
1x GTX330 transponder (driven by 750)
Icom a220 second Radio
Kanardia Horris 57 backup AHRS, ASI, Altimeter; Track, slip ball
57 mm Traffic monitor mated to Power Flarm Fusion traffic awareness with 3 fitted antennas
Stick mounted PTT, electric trim and speed limited flap actuator
Vertical Power (VPX)
TruTrak autopilot
Garmin heated pitot
OAT Probe
Lemo powered headset sockets
2 x canopy covers: all weather, heavy duty cover and Light weight hangar canopy cover
1 x full aircraft Tyvek flok lined covers
Full build log available by request on email Simply probably the best RV8 for sale in the world £159,950
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Europlane Sales
planecheck.com
|
$225,816 *
€ 193,900
|
United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Europlane Sales
europlanesales.com
|
$215,438
$214,444
|
United Kingdom | May 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Vans RV8
This 2015 Vans RV8 (G-LEMI) is a 1-seat experimental / homebuilt . There are currently 2 RV8 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $225,816.
The RV8 cruises at 2 kts (4 km/h) .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV8 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-LEMI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check G-LEMI against the NTSB accident database.