Aircraft Description
N812HP is a RV8 LLC RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tailhook Aviation LLC in Troy, OH. The registration certificate was issued on January 7, 2019. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1187 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N812HP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9953, -84.2643 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N812HP was last updated on September 29, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-8, one of the most successful homebuilt aircraft designs in aviation history, revolutionized kit aircraft manufacturing through advanced CNC production techniques and refined tandem-seat configuration. First flown in July 1995, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two in tandem arrangement and is stressed for aerobatic flight. Measuring over 20 feet in length with a 24-foot wingspan, the RV-8 reduces building time by 40 percent compared to its predecessor while maintaining exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of North Plains, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 RV8 LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV8.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N812HP. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC