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It's not perfect and I am aware that I made a few misstatements, so I hope the forum isn't too hard on me. Thanks, Jared.Rob Caldwell
Lake Norman Airpark (14A), North Carolina
EAA Chapter 309
Model B Quick Build Kit Serial # 11B-24B / 25B
YouTube Channel: http://bearhawklife.video
1st Flight May 18, 2021
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"Late nineties... early nineties, mid nineties - whatever!" Great video. I learned a few things.
I would love to see more videos like this for various builders out there, kit and scratch. It's interesting seeing the different approaches people take in their process and in their workshops. Or spare bedrooms as the case may be.
Mark
Scratch building Patrol #275
Hood River, OR
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It is a great casual introduction to what it takes to build a Bearhawk! Perhaps not as perfectly accurate as a research paper but much less boring. It is really hard to talk about anything for 25 minutes and not retroactively think of better ways to say things. On the whole I think it's a win for its intended audience, and it will likely introduce lots of new people to the planes we love.
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Thank you everyone! This group is important to me and I respect everyone here. I really only wanted to promote the Bearhawk and what it means to me. I honestly had no idea the video was going to be that long. He just started recording and asking questions. So I made a few bumbles but am also overall pleased with the results. Thank you again!Rob Caldwell
Lake Norman Airpark (14A), North Carolina
EAA Chapter 309
Model B Quick Build Kit Serial # 11B-24B / 25B
YouTube Channel: http://bearhawklife.video
1st Flight May 18, 2021
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Great job Rob! Your plane is looking good. When you lifted up the wing skin I started drooling. Every time I see the inside of factory wings I get jealous; the quality is awesome. Maybe someday I’ll get to have factory wings on my plane.Scratch Built 4-place Bearhawk. Continental IO-360, 88" C203 McCauley prop.
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Rob, a very informative video, as is your website. I’ve spent quite a lot of time browsing and your photos help clarify a lot of questions I have.Nev Bailey
Christchurch, NZ
BearhawkBlog.com - Safety & Maintenance Notes
YouTube - Build and flying channel
Builders Log - We build planes
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Great video.....there is not that much video online for the Bearhawk...this is a home run....the plane looks BIG....and swisswatch craftsmanship....bravo sir
i also really liked the video you did on the brakes....well done and very educational...
Please film more of your build, you're a good narrator and as already posted a natural in front of the camera....
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robcaldwell Rob I just watched your latest video that showed your carbon molded door frames. Very innovative! I’m sure a link here would be well received by others.Nev Bailey
Christchurch, NZ
BearhawkBlog.com - Safety & Maintenance Notes
YouTube - Build and flying channel
Builders Log - We build planes
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Yes, my next video will discuss the carbon fiber door frames I am currently fabricating. BIG JOB! But it satisfies what I wanted and I would not have been happy otherwise. Here's the link you're not already familiar with my channel:
Welcome to Bald Pilot. (formerly Bearhawk Life) My name is Rob Caldwell and I created this channel for the purpose of sharing my experience building and flying experimental airplanes. In May of 2021 I completed the build of my Bearhawk Model B (4 place) kit. In August of 2023 I sold my Bearhawk to begin the journey to build another experimental kit airplane. The Sling TSi. Follow along as I share my life with airplanes!Rob Caldwell
Lake Norman Airpark (14A), North Carolina
EAA Chapter 309
Model B Quick Build Kit Serial # 11B-24B / 25B
YouTube Channel: http://bearhawklife.video
1st Flight May 18, 2021
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You're doing one piece doors correct? Did you raise the door sill?
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Yes. I talk about that here. https://bearhawk4place.blogspot.com/...ing-doors.html
Ignore the portion where I discuss building the gull wing doors out of the steel door frames from the kit. I have since made carbon fiber doors. Will have a video up on that soon.
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