Mark Goldberg
Bearhawk Aircraft
Last Activity: Today, 07:54 PM
Joined: 09-16-2013
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Hi John. If you look at the drawing the length of the axle outboard from the spacer is 3 13/16". So your L/G are right in there like they are supposed... -
The tires are 26' Goodyears I already had on hand. Little window doesn't really do much. But it is nice. Not sure if it is worth the trouble though.... -
Those are carbon fiber wingtips from Bob, and the letters were taped/masked when the paint was shot. The black letters are just looking through to the... -
Rod, my first Patrol had an unfortunate incident with a friend flying it. Ground loop. I chose to build a new one rather than fix the old one.
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Patrol N186BP flies today
My new Patrol flew twice today. I shot some poor video which I can not seem to upload to the forum. But will place it on YouTube and post the link here.... -
Wing steel - primer and top coat. If you are corrosion proofing the rest of your wings - it would seem that doing something on the ailerons/flaps would...Leave a comment:
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You can open up that hole in the leading edge of the flap so that bolt head clears. Putting washers under the weldments to move the entire flap back...Leave a comment:
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Bearhawk Aircraft website
We are having some technical issues with our website, So it is going to be taken down for a day or two while we fix it. FYI. Mark -
Bob's first flight since the accident
I was talking with Bob a little while ago, and he told me that he got in his first flight since the accident. He has been taxying around some the last... -
You could always put a rivet in the hole. MarkLeave a comment:
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Hello Stephen. Welcome to the forum. You have settled on the best plane for sure. If your intention is to build from our kit, I am glad to help. ...Leave a comment:
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No counter balance on LSA ailerons or elevators. Mark -
The Model B flaps should go down close to 50 degrees according to Bob. The linkages and flap handle on the Companion are the same as the Model B as opposed...Leave a comment:
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The Patrol wing and Model B use the same ribs. The Patrol cap strips are smaller for the lesser gross weight, and the skins are thinner. They also use...Leave a comment:
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I did both on my original 4-place BH. Because when balanced it was lacking with just the long tube. On my Patrol the long tube was enough. It partly...Leave a comment:
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Bob just thought we ought to give it a little more up travel. On all the models. It is not critical to do this on your plane Brooks. The worst case...Leave a comment:
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Same as 4 place. About 43". MG -
I think 120 HP would not be enough for you to get the performance expected from the Companion. 150 - 210 HP is what Bob recommends. It would fly with... -
Whee, let the guy fly first and evaluate what he is having done to his BH. After that if he is willing - no problem. MarkLeave a comment:
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The Bearhawk being modified is an A model based in Utah. The owner is a retired airline pilot who is very good with the plane. He will give a report...Leave a comment:
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