Tell us what you did today on your Bearhawk Project

[rkennell]

IMG_6132.jpg After starting in February installing servos and wiring in the tail of the fuselage, I finally have the panel and most of the wiring finished behind the fire wall. It is a big step forward that has taken a while.
IMG_6192.jpg Today a couple of friends, Keith and Dean, came over and got me started on fabric covering. One trim tab covered.

IMG_6188.jpg IMG_6191.jpg Then an aileron.

IMG_6184.jpg IMG_6195.jpg What would we do if we didn't have caring people in our lives that motivate us to keep moving forward. It takes a community to build an airplane.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MAY YOU BE BLESSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THE NEW YEAR!

[Dpearson]

Sweet looking panel. Looking forward to seeing the covering progress!
I’m at the “servos in the tail” step now…

[Bcone1381]

I fabricated a cowl cover. Flying in Michigan during winter has limits if we loose engine heat and have no preheating available. My first step to expanding winter Utility is the cowl cover so my wife and I can go to breakfast or lunch someplace then start a warm engine.
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[Untainted123]

In TX this year, that hasn't been a problem, daily in the 60-70's and sunshine. One of these days it might actually get cold, but not today

[Bcone1381]

I felt some warmth last a few weeks ago on a cold morning near this gear leg fitting. I fly lean of peak so that may mask CO issues if it’s exhaust that is my source of heat.

3M strip caulk is my fix. I used it in the window sealant and it’s a real quick job to seal up this too.
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[DBeaulieu]

Did initial fit of my instrument panel and started to bring wires from back of fuselage to back of panel. Seems to be a lot of stuff that need to run down those forward cabin fuselage tubes to get behind the panel!

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[Nev]

Thats a very nice panel !

[Dpearson]

I've finally got pitch and yaw servos, along with the ELT, mounted.
Also installed the new rudder pedals provided by Virgil and his team. These replaced the ones that came with my very old kit, which predated a couple of engineering changes I deemed important:
1. Welds at the end of the cross tubes: February 2013 Engineering Change Notice
2. Tabs at the ends of the pedal tubes to keep pilots' feet from falling off the pedals
I also took the opportunity to correct the rudder pedal placement, as the first builder had installed them too far aft which created problems with brake geometry and pedal function. Thanks to all those who contributed to the great forum threads on that topic. That info was really helpful as as I was trying to understand, and then untangle, that issue.

[RatherBFlying]

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[Dpearson]

Got the elevator balances cast and trimmed for weight.
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[U2fletch]

Installed trim pushrod fairings for the Ray Allen servos imbedded in the elevator.

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