N964BW flight

[PropMan]

N964BW took to the air today! 5 years and a month approximately. From first kit. 785lbs EW

Big day today! Made first flight of the Bearhawk LSA!!! All good, plane is reusable tomorrow ?
Everything works as advertised.
More to come!!! 20260205_104755.jpg 20260205_150858.jpg FB_IMG_1770345336441.jpg

[Fred Williams]

Congratulations. I bet it will be quite a performer at 785 lbs.

[Perry Kuznar]

Prop Man, Congratulations! What a feeling that must be! I’ve been following your build and feel so good for you. I hope you are planning to bring her to Oshkosh! Would love to see it up close!

[Utah-Jay]

Congrats, and that is an amazing empty weight

[Bcone1381]

I so happy for you! Keep us updated on your performance data!

[Sierra Skydog]

Wow that’s light!! Congratulations!

[Nev]

Congrats Propman!

[paulodonnell]

Well done Propman! Many happy flights!

[Bearhawk Aircraft]

Congrats let us know if you need anything during testing.

[PropMan]

Thanks All!
Flew once yesterday and twice today, starting to get the feel for it. Definitely different than an S7s.
considerably faster too. Working thru a few squaks.
-Had faulty oil temp gauge, replaced it. Need to trim the control stick about 3/4", just a tad long. Trim lever is hard to reach, going to extend it somehow.
I'm getting 120mph indicated at 2400rpm at 5500 ft density altitude. Haven't pushed it past that. Also need to verify the tach is reading correctly. Left HS strut vibrates, not sure how to remedy this yet. More to come! Having Fun!

[rodsmith]

Always a great day when another Bearhawk flies. Congrats Frank!