N8VZ - 2007 Blomgren Jack P RV-8 Aircraft Registration

RV8

2007 Blomgren Jack P RV-8

Aircraft Description

N8VZ is a 2007 Blomgren Jack P RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gepner Joseph E in Bonner Springs, KS. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M2 engine producing 180 horsepower, N8VZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADF1E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8VZ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8441, -94.8915 on April 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8VZ was last updated on August 11, 2023. 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 Blomgren Jack P 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 N8VZ. 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.

Model Year
2007
Manufacturer
Blomgren Jack P
Model
RV-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 23, 2026
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
GEPNER JOSEPH E
Address
15198 150TH ST
City
BONNER SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Kansas66012-7775
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-M2
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52557436
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADF1E

Additional Details

Registration
N8VZ
Serial Number
80815
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00233079

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 18:41:21)
Airport
Latitude
38.843606
Longitude
-94.891602

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC