Bearhawk patrol builders log book

It received its airworthiness inspection directly from the faa the day before. The bearhawk builder s manuals are also beneficial for patrol and lsa builders, as the plans and construction techniques are very similar. Bearhawk aircraft has revealed their latest model, the bearhawk bravo. Like many bearhawk builders, collins project started with budd davissons. That builders log submitted to them will be inspected just like the aircraft. It had to be gusting 1525 knots and snapped from slightly in front of the right wing to behind it. The fuselage is constructed with welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. Jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story of n805tb. Worldwide map of bearhawk and bearhawk patrol builders. This has been the most productive month ive had on this project in the last few years. Collin campbell has built a 4place, patrol, and lsa. If you are the owner of a quickbuild kit for a 4place bearhawk and would like to participate in beta testing, please let us know. Please stop by and look at my progress from time to time. By the way, i do have a set of plans for the bearhawk patrol, but at age 77, im not sure i want to take it on even though i would use the kit for it.

Jul 27, 2017 oregon couple each build their own airplane for tandem touring. The original designer of the bearhawk, aviator, mechanic and engineer bob barrows, will be handling the design modification for the bravo. I am going to start by adding some common links that us bearhawkers use quite regularly. Moving the fuselage to the airport was seriously nerve wracking for me. Austin, texasbased bearhawk aircraft has delivered two kits of its new. Thought i would start a thread to discuss all things bearhawk. Guiding principals what isnt there cant break and weighs nothing. Thats the only to describe the wind, as i lined up on winter havens long runway. Have fun is the name of the game whichever route you take. The bearhawk has about 32 hrs on it now, and is performing flawlessly so far. Both manuals discuss the design and installation almost identically.

Follow my progress as i build my own full scale aircraft, the barrows bearhawk. I have a set of quick build wings from bearhawk aircraft along with a few other parts and i am scratch building the rest. The bearhawk companion delivers that with its design based on the patrols wings and a fuselage derived from the 4place. Flight in worlds largest heli mi26 ultimate cockpit movie, 70 pax. See more ideas about building, bush plane and baby strollers. Tell us about trips that you have been on with your bearhawk, patrol or lsa. The bearhawk patrol was designed by robert barrows of fincastle, virginia. The avipro aircraft builder s assistance manual for the kit, and eric newtons bearhawk builder s manual for scratch builders that was written in 2008. Jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story. Here are some links to some other bearhawk builders websites. Bob has built numerous aircraft, including a scratch built midget mustang.

Bob has a bsc degree in mechanical engineering and has over 4,000 hours of flight time, almost exclusively in tailwheel aircraft. Ive been able to induct 7 new bh pilots, and they all agreeits one of the best all around airplanes theyve ever flown. The bravo will be a refinement of the original 4place bearhawk design from 1994 that started the bearhawk family of aircraft. The lsa has 10 square feet less wing area, but the more significant variable in this case is the patrols 450 pounds of additional weight. So, we decided to take the plunge and join forces to build a nofrills bearhawk lsa. Hardware list for the bearhawk patrol articles with the green titles are part of a kit builder manual section that is still under development. Jan 24, 2020 the bearhawk companion delivers that with its design based on the patrols wings and a fuselage derived from the 4place.

A four place high wing aircraft with excellent short field performance while retaining a good cruise airspeed that can be built by scratchplans only, kit, or a combination of both. The story of making the mount can be found at this link. Go to their website by clicking on the airplane below to go to the official avipro bearhawk aircraft web page. Bearhawk magazine e v i s s e r imp bearhawk 4place. Later that afternoon between monsoon storms i took it up for its first flight. Today i had a visit from fellow bearhawk builder john rheney. The bearhawk builders manuals are also beneficial for patrol and lsa builders, as the plans and construction techniques are very similar.

My engine business was doing well, so i wasnt afraid of being out there on my own. In sidebyside slow flight tests with the heavier bearhawk patrol, the clean bearhawk lsa was 46 knots slower than the flapsdown patrol, barrows said. Articles with the green titles are part of a kit builder manual section that is still under development. Its a scratch built aircraft no kit so i have time for all of our other builders like. I work for a company that would let us buy sheet aluminum and steel tube. What records must i keep to document the construction of my homebuilt aircraft. It is a single engine, strutbraced, highwing, tandem seat aircraft with conventional landing gear or floats. The fabric covered steel tube fuselage is a time proven way to build a strong and durable structure.

Confident words from a man with a wife and four kids. Posted on july 10, 2018 july 12, 2018 categories bearhawk 1175 building log. The bearhawk patrol can accept engines from 115hp to 210hp. It features a strutbraced highwing, a fourseat enclosed cabin that is 42. Like many involved in aircraft kit construction, i have decided to post my builders log online. Bearhawk 1063 building log jared and tabithas bearhawk. The result is a rugged utility plane with a large area for cargo, i. Continuing east, i stopped in central iowa for a six hour house call inspection on craig owens 2,850cc bearhawk lsa. It was great to have him stop by, since most of my visitors are not bearhawk builders. Commentary jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log. I read that some rv builders just filed off that section of the casting and didnt have any trouble as a result. This page is all about the use of a chevrolet fuel injection engine in a aircraft.

In your child themes style sheet stop right there if you dont know what. Skip to ordering information im already convincedskip the drivel and tell me how to get one. Donna svoboda and dennis reynolds, a couple from cottage grove, oregon, arrived at eaa airventure oshkosh 2017 with the ultimate his and hers accessories. Prefirst flight checkout reports initial fuel leak check 17 feb 08, 18 feb 08, 1 mar 08 oil dipstick calibration 18 feb 08 landing gear tread 23 feb 08 spraying behr premium plus interior flat enamel 27 feb 08 brake system servicing and checkout 1 mar 08 fuel flow test 8 16 mar 08 multiple checkouts 2123 mar 08, including fuel seep fix, pitotstatic leack check, and autopilot. Jan 07, 2012 jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story of n805tb.

His and hers bearhawks debut at airventure hangar flying. Im curious to hear your thoughts on the catto fixed pitched performance. The prototype is powered by an o360 lycoming 180hp engine swinging a fixed pitch aluminum propeller. Scroll to the bottom to start at the beginning of the build. Youve found the place for more than you ever wanted to know about our bearhawk project. The large baggage door ensures the ability to easily load your cargo. Click here to return to the beginning of this bearhawk builder blog. He designed and built a single place, high wing, open cockpit stol. Bearhawk kitscratch build thoughts you will need to document your contribution with a builders log and show that record to the faa inspector or dar. The bearhawk was designed as a personal project by barrows to carry aircraft engines for delivery as freight.

The bearhawk languished in the backwaters of his project ladened shop until he decided to leave ingersoll and strike out freelance in 1988. Subscribe to the bearhawk safety updates email list indicates required. The bearhawk only has a total of 168 ribs in the wing, flaps, and ailerons, and. Next, we will tell the story of bob barrows, a seasoned aircraft and engine builder, and pilot. I swiped this pic from the bearhawk builders forum. If i havent worked on the project, feel free to kick me in the behind by sending me an email. My bearhawk passed with flying colors and i received my airworthiness certificate.

Oregon couple each build their own airplane for tandem touring. Thanks for taking a look at my bearhawk project, plans number 708. The wing spars and ribs are aluminum with aluminum covering. Last year we worked with bob barrows, designer of the bearhawk series of aircraft to make a corvair engine mount for his lsa model. There is no standard or official form for the builder records. Worldwide map of builders of airplanes designed by bob barrows. The bearhawk patrol is a high wing aircraft designed for comfort, endurance and fun. Russ erbs bearhawk website an aeronautical engineer and bearhawk guru has put together a very informative site documenting his own bearhawk project and other plans builders as well russ erbs reference cd order info click this link to his web site to order his cd. Bearhawk 4place bearhawk patrol bearhawk lsa if you would like to be notified by email when a new safety update is available, please complete this form. The generous proportions of the cabin provide plenty of room for just about any sized pilot, a passenger or two if they are small and gear. The lsa looks very much like the patrol, but its a cleansheet design, prompted by. My patrol will have no electricity, steam gauges, and be hand propped.

If you are in the market for past issues of beartracks newsletter. Youll find my opinions, mistakes and ideas on a building a bearhawk. Nov 16, 2012 in sidebyside slow flight tests with the heavier bearhawk patrol, the clean bearhawk lsa was 46 knots slower than the flapsdown patrol, barrows said. Bearhawk they seem to be very similar in capabilities and initial cost. Learn more about that project on their building log web site. Eric newtons scratch builders manual is a little more thorough on most everything, including the engine cowling.