The story
The Luscombe 8 wore a polished aluminum skin back when its rivals were fabric and wood. Quick, light, and demanding just enough skill to make its pilots proud.
The Luscombe 8 first flew in 1937 with a riveted metal monocoque fuselage, when most light planes were still steel tube and fabric.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Luscombe 8 Silvaire?
Small high-wing taildragger with side-by-side seats, a polished or painted metal fuselage and a single strut under each wing.
How fast is the Luscombe 8 Silvaire?
Top speed is 111 kts.
How many passengers does the Luscombe 8 Silvaire carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.
How far can the Luscombe 8 Silvaire fly?
Range is about 434 nmi.
How big is the Luscombe 8 Silvaire?
It is 20 ft 0 in long and 35 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the Luscombe 8 Silvaire first fly?
Its first flight was in 1937.
How many Luscombe 8 Silvaires have been built?
5,867 built.
How rare is a Luscombe 8 Silvaire in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Luscombe 8 Silvaire catch is worth 25 points.
