I found this older Bearhawk on Google, and thought it was pretty cool from a backcountry flying perspective so I wanted to share the photos here:
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Battson
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N3119X O-540 built 2007 lightweight backcountry style
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VH-MCZ kit(?) YIO-390 built 2001
This is a cool plane I thought, I am not affiliated in any way though.
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Mine are at the next station aft of the baggage bulkhead, at the lower side stringer (just above, on the flat panel of fabric between the two side stringers).... -
That is good information, that would explain the weight saving.
That is worth considering too, as the 5052 which Bearhawk Aircraft...Leave a comment:
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I tried a mallet, it's not a good look... You could always fill and sand over it I guess, but they you are basically just making a blister.
It is...Last edited by Battson; 08-12-2018, 11:21 PM.Leave a comment:
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Last-gasp ideas follow, but if you really don't want a blister.... and I know you don't want to make a third cowl!- Old engine mounts, to let the engine
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Yeah it's a heavy bundle alright....Leave a comment:
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Looking at that Univair stringer cross-section, there wouldn't be much difference in the total volume of aluminium compared to the box section stringer...Leave a comment:
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No that is the quick build kit of 2012 vintage, the kits have changed a little over time.
Without modifications and rework on my kit, it would have...Last edited by Battson; 08-09-2018, 08:30 PM.Leave a comment:
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1800 hours building time for the kit, including a long list of mods which all added hundreds of hours. Several repeat jobs were worked in there, and I...Leave a comment:
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The SCAT duct is a considerable restriction.
I went from direct airflow over the filter (baffle mounted) to a SCAT tube, and the oil temp increased...Leave a comment:
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I think it's necessary to design out what you are planning to build. Hard to figure this out in your head. There is no single design, in fact there are...Leave a comment:
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Never heard of MSG-3, need to look that up.
I know all about and am qualified in applying RCM-II, which is the second iteration of the original...Leave a comment:
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