Ernst talks about the construction of his RV-8.
	The jigs reqired for building are fairly simple. Here is the jig for the horizontal stabilizer.
	Another picture of the horizontal stabilizer jig.
	The horizontal stabilizer is jigged to be square.
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	The spars are clamped in place prior to being riveted.
	The skin for the horizontal stabilizer comes with the holes prepunched.
	Here is the rudder.
	Here is the packing box for the wing spars.
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	Riveting the horizontal stabilizer takes two people.
	Aligning the ribs on the spar.
	Detail of the trailing edge spar.
	One wing.
	Michael assists with quality control.
	The skin going on.
	Forest of clecos.
	More clecos.
	The jig for the fuselage.
	The fuselage construction started with this frame.
	The fuselage going together.
	Skinning the side of the fuselage.
	The bottom of the fuselage.
	The landing gear attachment points.
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	Working on the top of the fuselage.
	Skinning the front of the fuselage.
	Looking toward the tail.
	String as many cables and things as you can before you close up the rear of the fuselage.
	Ernst wired his own instrument panel and was very happy with the result.
	View of the right side of the panel.
	View of the left side of the panel.
	Pilots view of the panel.
	Looking forward at the cowling.
	Fitting the canopy closure.
	The fairing for the tail didn't fit well, so a new one was made.  It started with forming the shape.
	The shape was then covered with black electrical tape to keep the fiberglass and epoxy from sticking.
	The final result came out really well.  If fit snugly even without the attaching screws.
	Ernst purchased a rebuilt engine with a new crankshaft from a Canadian company in Kamlooks for about $20,000.
	The hoses were tested with pressurized nitrogen.
	Working on the canopy closure.
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	The guillotine.
	Leveling up the fuselage - note three levels.
	Closeup of the levels.
	Ready to start the engine for the first time.
	Checking the ignition timing.
	Detail of the spinner, cowling and paint.
	Moving day.
	Ready to go.
	Attaching the wing and setting the incidence.
	Ernst's partner used his cowling as a mold, but it didn't release completely and come of the paint came off.
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	Final paintjob.
	Before the first taxi.
	Second taxi run.
	Getting ready for the first flight.
	After the first flight.
	In flight.
	The engine ran a little hot, so the oil cooler was moved for better cooling.
	Another view of the oil cooler.
	Setup for checking the fuel flow.