Model B First Flight

[way_up_north]

you captured one of the most exhilarating moments and shared it with us...big thank you

Appreciate you taking the time to upload interesting content to YouTube.... it’s invaluable ... a design like the Bearhawk is timeless ... your videos will be inspiring builders for many years to come..

[huntaero]

Congratulations Rob, nice video, very nice airplane now its time to have fun.

George 493

[rodsmith]

Beautiful airplane and such a professional job of documenting the first flight! Congratulations

[OhioLSA]

That is so wonderful! Congratulations!

[Mark Dickens]

I presume we'll see you and your bird at OSH? Hope so!

[robcaldwell]

Yes. Mark has asked me to place it in the Bearhawk booth for the duration of Airventure.

[Pbruce]

Rob, that was awesome! Absolutely first class build and vidiography throughout. I’m sure that all of us on the forum are all very pleased to see you bring your impeccably high standard to preparation and test flight and then succeed so handsomely. I know I am. I’m sure none of us expected any less, but how great it is to see your meticulous, professional approach validated. My favourite parts: takeoff before the displaced threshold. Yes! Also, view from your copilot’s head-cam down through the transparent door-awesome! You and your project embody the very best of experimental aviation. Great Job!

[robcaldwell]

Thank you for the very kind words! In turn, I am rewarded in knowing that I was able to give back in some way that might possibly help or encourage someone else along the Bearhawk build journey.

[geraldmorrissey]

It takes a special person to turn an assemblage of parts into a flying machine. I think I'd want him in my foxhole.
Gerry
Patrol #30

[robcaldwell]

Thank you, Gerry.

[JimParker256]

Very cool, Rob! Way to go!

[N3UW]

Congratulations Rob. Beautiful airplane and fantastic job on the video. Very professional. I have enjoyed all your videos. I will miss the build videos!!

[robcaldwell]

Just stay tuned for the flying videos! It is the Bearhawk Life channel after all!

[davzLSA]

Congratulations Rob, its beautiful build and thanks so much for documenting it here. Looking forward to some performance numbers!!!

[WyoDave]

Congratulations, Rob! I've enjoyed your youtube channel.
I made my first flight in my S7S about a month ago. We were always at around the same point in the build process. Unfortunately I am now waiting for a new replacement engine from Rotax.

[robcaldwell]

Thanks and glad you enjoy the channel. It's been fun making videos!

Sorry to hear about the Rotax!

[Peter Bishton]

Rob
ditto to all the members sending you their best wishes. A wonderful result and your sharing of your build videos have been very helpful to others. The little pointers in the few videos I have watched have been little helpful gold nuggets. Thankyou and well done
Peter
Maitland, Nsw Australia

[robcaldwell]

You're welcome, Peter! My purpose has been fulfilled if you have gathered anything from what I have posted!

[BravoGolf]

Congratulations on a beautiful aircraft. And thank you for sharing the journey with your videos. They are very helpful as I work on my project.

Scott

[robcaldwell]

Thanks, Scott! So glad they have been helpful for you!

[robcaldwell]

Here's another perspective from the ground.

[Battson]

Well done Rob!