rodsmith
Senior Member
Last Activity: Today, 11:38 AM
Joined: 09-26-2013
Location: Crawford, CO
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Recent testing showed best glide for N3XH to be 70kt (80.5mph), glide ratio 9.5. Testing was at 2400#s, starting the glide from 8000' (elevation around... -
I believe the higher flap lever mounting location originated with the Model 5. Apparently it has been incorporated in at least some of the other Bearhawk... -
Congratulations on a huge accomplishment Mark! Most people have no concept of what a huge job building a Bearhawk from scratch is. Very nice video.Leave a comment:
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I did all my best glide testing with the prop control full out. I think you are right that Vg would stay the same and the glide ratio would decrease substantially...Leave a comment:
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I forgot to mention that my glide ratio improved from 9.1 to 9.5. My 3-blade prop is also a very effective air brake. I've learned not to go to idle until...Leave a comment:
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More FlightTesting
Last winter I completed all the Phase 1 flight testing cards before I installed VGs. The only flight tests I redid after installation were the full stall... -
Always a great day when another Bearhawk flies. Congrats Frank!Leave a comment:
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I was the one that covered the length of the ailerons with the VGs at 60mm. Don't know how much that may have helped, but I am very,very happy with the...Leave a comment:
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Toe in is supposed to be 0.0 deg to 0.5 degree, I believe that is with a gear spread of 72". Brooks had great advice in contacting Bob to get the...Leave a comment:
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