@@j.muckafignotti4226 Not yet. Will be mounting the wings in a few weeks and will then perform W&B, Fuel Flow Test and Engine Start and Taxi. Can't wait!!!!
Great video ,your workmanship looks outstanding. Good call on the helmet, I flipped my plane upsidedown a couple of years ago,hit hard enough to break the window. My helmet was sitting on my desk in the hanger. Got lucky was not hurt. Will not fly without a helmet ever again.
Just found your videos, thanks for posting them. I worked as a mechanic for several years on Cessna aircraft. Their manuals always called out the installation instructions for the lord mounts in a catty corner fashion, (don’t remember witch way specifically) like upper left and lower right one way with the others in the opposite orientation. Might double check with lord, but as I was trained... it was due to the torque while running, not just free hanging weight. Thanks again, looks good!
Hey Anthony. Thanks for your kind comments! Yes, the Lord mounts have a specific orientation. I talk about that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/CtVwiLlXz9w/v-deo.html
Beautiful aircraft, stunning actually. Super valuable information, the build experience is priceless as ; as much as i love the BearHawk. the Rans S21 Outbound kit with pre-drilled assembly and a 500 hour estimated build time is more and more appealing.
As my Dad said after touring the homebuilt section at OSH in 2018, "The Bearhawk is a REAL airplane, the rest of these are toys ..." I tend to agree. Whatever challenges the kit presents in the build process will soon be over and forgotten once this bird is flying. There is no comparison to a flying Bearhawk and a flying Rans. Just look at the wings. The Riblett wing on the B model Bearhawk is significantly better. The oleo strut A arm landing gear on the Bearhawk is under rated and under appreciated. By far the best landing gear in it's class. I could go on and on. If you want a simple build, buy a Vans RV. If you want a real performer with a real 1,200 payload that can fly real cross country flights... I'll take the Bearhawk all day long. In fact, when I finish this 4 Place Bearhawk, I'm building a Bearhawk Patrol next!
@@TheBaldPilot Thanks Rob. No worries😀. It's been great fun watching your progress on your Bearhawk. Just top notch work my friend. I used to own a piece of a Harvard AT6 flying out of Flabob airfield in Riverside CA, but sold it when I couldn't get around anymore. So now I live vicariously with younger aviators.
I've been enjoying your videos, since I am searching for a side by side tail dragger. Your comment about being 6'2" and not having headroom really hit me hard though. I am 6'4" and my height is in my torso. You took 2 inches of padding out of the seat already, I don't know how much more I could take out and still be comfy. I am beginning to wonder if I will have to do a "Harry and the Henderson's" style of bump out in the roof to get in the plane. Thanks for this insight, it makes me have to reevaluate plane choices.
@@TheBaldPilot I had not, but now I have, That's impressive that at 6'6" he still has room. So that's encouraging. At some point I'll have to see if I can find a bearhawk close to PHX, and see if I get try it on for size. Thanks for the response, enjoying your videos.
@@johnbergt7 If you have not already, try the bearhawkforums.com to find someone in the PHX area. I've heard of a few in that area. Thanks for watching the channel!
100% temperature control. Our car engines are liquid cooled. Most traditional piston airplane engines are air cooled. So the purpose of the baffles are to create an intended pathway for air to travel across the top of the engine (high pressure) which forces it down through the fins of each cylinder and out the bottom of the cowl (low pressure).
Will a LS3 ever find its way into a Bearhawk? I bet it will be a game changer. It beats the 540 in every way measurable. With the cash saved, you could pay for glass panel and floats.
Yes. Structural tubes just above the pilots head. It's known problem when flying in turbulence. Also, in the event of a forced landing in unknown terrain, a helmet is an excellent safety device. Good question!.
Awesome video! You are doing it right! I’ve been an A&P for 32 years and I’d fly with you!
Wow, thanks! That video seems so long ago! We're almost ready to fly. Probably in about 6 weeks or so...
@@TheBaldPilot You run that monster up front yet?
@@j.muckafignotti4226 Not yet. Will be mounting the wings in a few weeks and will then perform W&B, Fuel Flow Test and Engine Start and Taxi. Can't wait!!!!
Great video ,your workmanship looks outstanding. Good call on the helmet, I flipped my plane upsidedown a couple of years ago,hit hard enough to break the window. My helmet was sitting on my desk in the hanger. Got lucky was not hurt. Will not fly without a helmet ever again.
Hardly even know the helmet is on! So why not wear it, right?!
Awesome plane. Thanks for making these videos 👌
Thanks for the kind words!
Your attention to detail on the plane is impressive. It is shaping up to be a gorgeous aircraft.
Thanks, Rjh! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Really impressed with your work and your insights. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
You bet! Thanks, Eric! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Just found your videos, thanks for posting them. I worked as a mechanic for several years on Cessna aircraft. Their manuals always called out the installation instructions for the lord mounts in a catty corner fashion, (don’t remember witch way specifically) like upper left and lower right one way with the others in the opposite orientation. Might double check with lord, but as I was trained... it was due to the torque while running, not just free hanging weight. Thanks again, looks good!
Hey Anthony. Thanks for your kind comments! Yes, the Lord mounts have a specific orientation. I talk about that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/CtVwiLlXz9w/v-deo.html
That was a great video. Especially loved how you had a little tool time section.Good job!
Thanks for watching James Goodin!
Great videos! I am enjoying watching your progress. Can't wait to see the first flight. Keep up the great work!
Me too! Thanks, Casey! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Your wiring looked very neat 👍🏻
Thanks! Took my time and wanted it to be as perfect as possible! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Great videos, appreciate you taking the time to put this out
Thanks! I enjoy it! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Beautiful aircraft, stunning actually. Super valuable information, the build experience is priceless as ; as much as i love the BearHawk. the Rans S21 Outbound kit with pre-drilled assembly and a 500 hour estimated build time is more and more appealing.
As my Dad said after touring the homebuilt section at OSH in 2018, "The Bearhawk is a REAL airplane, the rest of these are toys ..." I tend to agree. Whatever challenges the kit presents in the build process will soon be over and forgotten once this bird is flying. There is no comparison to a flying Bearhawk and a flying Rans. Just look at the wings. The Riblett wing on the B model Bearhawk is significantly better. The oleo strut A arm landing gear on the Bearhawk is under rated and under appreciated. By far the best landing gear in it's class. I could go on and on. If you want a simple build, buy a Vans RV. If you want a real performer with a real 1,200 payload that can fly real cross country flights... I'll take the Bearhawk all day long. In fact, when I finish this 4 Place Bearhawk, I'm building a Bearhawk Patrol next!
You can fly to Oshkosh next year in style. Thanks for the vids.
Or the next year! LOL! Thanks, John! (Sorry for the late reply...)
@@TheBaldPilot Thanks Rob. No worries😀. It's been great fun watching your progress on your Bearhawk. Just top notch work my friend. I used to own a piece of a Harvard AT6 flying out of Flabob airfield in Riverside CA, but sold it when I couldn't get around anymore. So now I live vicariously with younger aviators.
I've been enjoying your videos, since I am searching for a side by side tail dragger. Your comment about being 6'2" and not having headroom really hit me hard though. I am 6'4" and my height is in my torso. You took 2 inches of padding out of the seat already, I don't know how much more I could take out and still be comfy. I am beginning to wonder if I will have to do a "Harry and the Henderson's" style of bump out in the roof to get in the plane. Thanks for this insight, it makes me have to reevaluate plane choices.
Have you seen this? ua-cam.com/video/uAM5VN6nztE/v-deo.html
@@TheBaldPilot I had not, but now I have, That's impressive that at 6'6" he still has room. So that's encouraging. At some point I'll have to see if I can find a bearhawk close to PHX, and see if I get try it on for size. Thanks for the response, enjoying your videos.
@@johnbergt7 If you have not already, try the bearhawkforums.com to find someone in the PHX area. I've heard of a few in that area. Thanks for watching the channel!
That’s 1 beautiful airplane; and great craftsmanship, it looks like I will sell my house just have a airplane like that.
Thank you, Scott!
Great stuff! Keep em coming sir👍
You bet! Thanks for watching! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Awesome man! Getting there.
Trying! Maybe soon? (Sorry for the late reply...)
@@TheBaldPilot No worries.
Amazing so far bro, get it !
Thanks, Ricky! (Sorry for the late reply...)
good job
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks fantastic. New to kit builds. What is the primary purpose for the baffles? Sound or temperature control?
100% temperature control. Our car engines are liquid cooled. Most traditional piston airplane engines are air cooled. So the purpose of the baffles are to create an intended pathway for air to travel across the top of the engine (high pressure) which forces it down through the fins of each cylinder and out the bottom of the cowl (low pressure).
Nice work.
Much appreciated! (Sorry for the late reply...)
Good on you for getting a helmet. I wish the popular STOL airplane channels would wear helmets in their videos.
A hard landing or unexpected turbulence could bounce your head into the overhead cross tubes and turn a good day into a catastrophe!
Its a choice!! Still America a law for everyone whos stupid! Evone else suffer! Might as well sit in a soft rubber room!!:-(
Will a LS3 ever find its way into a Bearhawk? I bet it will be a game changer. It beats the 540 in every way measurable. With the cash saved, you could pay for glass panel and floats.
The Bearhawk LSA has been available for many years: bearhawk.wpengine.com/lsa-description/
Sweet video, I am building a 330 HP 540 Carbon Cub right now. New subscriber!
Thanks, Jason! Love your videos as well! I look forward to hearing more about your 330HP Carbon Cub!
Looks great! Hey think I can have it when you are done building it? :))
$250,000 and it's yours!
@@TheBaldPilot :))
your not flying a F 16 do you really need helm
Yes. Structural tubes just above the pilots head. It's known problem when flying in turbulence. Also, in the event of a forced landing in unknown terrain, a helmet is an excellent safety device. Good question!.