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Hi all, I'm a student pilot with goals to flying backcountry / family travel missions around the US and Bearhawks have really peaked my interest. I'm planning on getting a J3 to build time in while I build my forever plane. I'm hoping somebody can set me straight here on something I'm a bit confused about. How do you order kits? I'm used to Van's Aircraft's website where you can place an order online. I don't see that option for Bearhawk. Am I missing something? I'm looking to purchase a BASIC FUSELAGE and WING COMPONENT KIT separately over time. Can someone help this noobie?
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Click the large red Bearhawk Aircraft link at the top of this page. That will get you started.
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Welcome! Reach out to Mark Goldberg at Bearhawk Aircraft and he can help you with all things kit. Greg's idea sounds like a great way to do that.The Bearhawk doesn't lend itself well to the Vans approach for partial kits, other than to maybe divide the wings from the fuselage. For example, with a Vans you order and build the tail. With a Bearhawk QB kit, you bolt on the tail, and eventually cover it, but there's not much more.Comment
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Welcome, buy a Luscombe to fly while your building. Better performance, half the cost of a J-3. I've owned both, no comparison, go Luscombe. Ragwing 65 hp 8A, lightweight, no electric is my favorite. Good luck.
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Thanks! I wasn't planning on doing the QB Kit just order a fuselage or wing kit separately to save money and spread the money out as I build. That's possible right?Originally posted by jaredyates View PostComment
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Thanks Gerald, I didn't realize Luscombe was a stick! I'm training in a Citabria 7ECA and only want to fly stick and rudder, lol. Do you have any good resources where I can learn more about Luscombe's? I've got great books on Pipers (Those Legendary Piper Cubs) and Citabrias, any recommendations for Luscombes? Open door STCs? My home airport is a private grass strip. Thanks for the info and sorry for all the questions!Originally posted by geraldmorrissey View PostComment
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Check with Mark, he'll have the latest info on what's available, with consideration for factory lead times etc. There was a time recently when QB kits were getting production priority but Mark is the one to talk to.Originally posted by Darqfaux View Post
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Lots of resourses on the web. Facebooks groups has several Luscombe sites including "Luscombes for sale". Like any 70+ year old airplane they require a very comprehensive prebuy. Corrosion is probably #1 issue and engine parts availability. If you are over 6' tall, try one on first.
Cheers
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