Hi all, I was part of the old site, but here we go: I'm Gerhard Rieger, from South Africa and I'm scratch building Bearhawk 1178. The wings, ailerons, flaps are done and redy for covering. All the working parts in the wings are done and I'm lastly making the Aileron hinges. My fuselarge, is complete with the Joysticks, flap meganism, seats and doors still to be manufactured. Up front is a Toyota Lexus 1UZ for power +_ 260 HP. (Francois the builder of the engine has flown them succesfully for the past 7 years in varios aircraft he has built.) 76" MT 4 blade prop will be fitted , so ground clearance will be good. Thanks for all I learn from all of the group, it surely is great to see what you all are doing. Stay blessed
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Welcome Gerhard! I'm interested in more info on your engine choice - I think it will be a first for a Bearhawk. Mike Nault BH #1250Mike Nault
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No, another Bearhawk in South Africa has one as well, that one is #870 and it is in its final stagges of the built. You can email me as well to riegerst@gds.co.za The cost for the engine locally is about $2000.00. The psru will be more costly , I have contacted a compony that do gearboxes for Denel, the main aviation developer in SA and they will assist me with the planning and manufacture.Last edited by Gerhard Rieger; 10-22-2013, 03:59 PM.
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