I am a newer pilot and this would be my first airplane. I am heading to take a look at a four place flying bearhawk. Basic vfr platform with alaskan bushweels. Has the 360 motor in it with constant speed prop.
My mission
I will be flying cross countries with a family of three plus a dog and as much luggage as is feasible with useful loads etc.
I also intend to do some beginner friendly backcountry flying with it as my skills allow.
Hoping to buy the correct plane the first time and not need another as my skills and backcountry flying progresses.
Couple questions for the community
1.I tend to operate in higher density altitudes in the idaho backcountry as well as lake tahoe sierra nevada mountain areas. Most fields I operate out of are 5-6000 ft elevation with higher density altitudes. Will this motor be underperfoming for my needs at altitude? Should i reconsider buying until I can find a larger motor?
2. Anybody have a rough estimate what I would be looking at to install a low hour or fresh overhauled motor 470 or even the 540 at some point in the future?
3. Anything in particular to be looking for during prebuy inspection? I will plan to have an IA take a look as well as I will be chatting with the person that is doing a fresh condition inspection. Any questions to be asking
4. Any cfi's interested in ferrying the plane to the lower 48 to s lake tahoe with me while endorsing me for tailwheel?
Thanks for any of the tips and info! Hope to join the community.
My mission
I will be flying cross countries with a family of three plus a dog and as much luggage as is feasible with useful loads etc.
I also intend to do some beginner friendly backcountry flying with it as my skills allow.
Hoping to buy the correct plane the first time and not need another as my skills and backcountry flying progresses.
Couple questions for the community
1.I tend to operate in higher density altitudes in the idaho backcountry as well as lake tahoe sierra nevada mountain areas. Most fields I operate out of are 5-6000 ft elevation with higher density altitudes. Will this motor be underperfoming for my needs at altitude? Should i reconsider buying until I can find a larger motor?
2. Anybody have a rough estimate what I would be looking at to install a low hour or fresh overhauled motor 470 or even the 540 at some point in the future?
3. Anything in particular to be looking for during prebuy inspection? I will plan to have an IA take a look as well as I will be chatting with the person that is doing a fresh condition inspection. Any questions to be asking
4. Any cfi's interested in ferrying the plane to the lower 48 to s lake tahoe with me while endorsing me for tailwheel?
Thanks for any of the tips and info! Hope to join the community.
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