Cold Lake, Alberta Bearhawkers

[Test363]

Good day all,

I'm looking for Bearhawkers in the Cold Lake, Alberta area who might be willing to provide some time-on-type.

It looks like my QB 4-place will be ready to fly this July and I'd like to get a little stick time prior to the first flight. This should help appease the insurance company and set conditions for a successful 'Phase 1'.

FWIW I'm an Experimental Test Pilot for the Air Force - so in theory I should be pretty low-risk to fly with.

Unfortunately, I can't trade for rides in any military hardware, but I'll happily cover any costs and buy lunch.

Cheers,

- Paul

[Bcone1381]

Paul,

Tell us about the QB process.. How long did it take? Pictures? How did you equip it?, engine choices, eat.

[Test363]

I'm having the plane built by Steve at Aerolite Flight Services, so I don't have much to say about the QB process itself.

The engine is an IO-540 from Bob running 8.5:1 compression with dual mags. Prop is an 84", 2-blade MT. Exhaust is by Vetterman with dual mufflers for uber-heat during our Alberta winters.

I'm running standard fuel tanks (no aux fuel).

The plane is set-up for day/night IFR with the following:

2-screen legacy G3X EFIS
Dynon D6 backup
GTN-650 GPS/NAV/COMM
GTR-225 COMM
GX-Pilot autopilot
GTX-23 ES remote transponder
GDL-39 for ADS-B
PMA 5000EX audio panel
Dynon heated pitot

All lights are AeroLEDs

Trim is electric using a Ray-Allen unit wired to Infinity Grips

The electrics are being run through a VP-X Pro system, with a second 'old school' bus for some higher draw items like the heated seats.

I don't have many recent pics as Steve is pretty busy trying to get things ready for July, but I'll have a look though my files and see what I can dig up.

Cheers,

- Paul

[jaredyates]

Paul, I'm set up to offer dual flight instruction for transition training in our 4-place Bearhawk, but it is in North Carolina.

[Chewie]

Is Steve hiring?