Vans RV-8 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used Vans RV-8 aircraft for sale in Australia · 1-seat · from $160K · updated 21 hours ago
About the Vans RV-8
The Vans RV-8 is a two-seat, tandem-configuration experimental aircraft designed for aerobatics and cross-country performance. Burning approximately 9 gallons per hour, the RV-8 offers excellent visibility, responsive handling, and impressive speed. It appeals to aerobatic enthusiasts and sport pilots who want a capable tailwheel kit aircraft.
Vans RV-8 Specifications
Model specThe Vans RV-8 is a 1-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 2 kt (4 km/h).
1 Vans RV-8 For Sale
There are currently 1 used Vans RV-8 for sale, ranging from $160,457 to $160,457, with a median asking price of $160,457.
Vans RV-8 Variants
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Vans RV-8 Price & Cost
How much does a Vans RV-8 cost? Used RV-8 prices: from $160K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Vans RV-8
Every Vans RV-8 faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $25,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Vans RV-8 Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
Vans RV-8 by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Vans RV-8 by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Recently Sold Vans RV-8
| 2018 RV-8 | $162,381 |
Vans RV-8 Safety Record
Across all RV-8 variants, 5 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2019–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Norwell, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| May 31, 2022 | Galice, OR | Incident | The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, wh… |
| Jun 29, 2020 | McMinnville, OR | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. |
| Oct 20, 2019 | White Plains, AL | Fatal (1) | Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jul 20, 2019 | Oshkosh, WI | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instruct… |
NTSB records 2019–2026. Includes all Vans RV-8 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.