Van's RV-8, Reg. N552KM, Reg. N803RL, Redline, close-up pilot view, formation, smoke display, aerobatics, sparklers, pyrotechnics, air-to-air, Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo, Florida 2025

Van's RV-8, registrations N552KM and N803RL, is a two-seat, low-wing aerobatic aircraft powered by a Lycoming IO-360 flat-four engine. Piloted by Redline at Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo 2025 in Florida, it performs smoke displays, formation flying, aerobatics, and pyrotechnic effects including sparklers. Its tandem seating, retractable landing gear, and propeller propulsion enable precision air-to-air maneuvers and exhibition flights. The RV-8 demonstrates agility, roll rate, and control for public display and aerobatic training.