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I have a lot of pictures, what are you looking for John? Anything specific?

Just a few pics of the latest delivered Bearhawk 5 out of my shop in New Hampshire. IO580 315 HP, Hartzell Trailblazer, Garmin G3X, GTN650 and 3 axis autopilot. Leather interior. Empty weight 1644. A very smooth and powerful combination. Moving on to Bearhawk #9. Thanks for looking - Dave...

A few more details, I know I'm in the wrong thread here. Last ones

Correct on all the above. Lots more photos, Dirk is enjoying the Patrol!

Latest Patrol to get airborne

Here you go

LSA Patrol

Every one I do the inspection ports get bigger. This one is 9x9 on the inside, the covers are 11x11. You need to get both hands in there to hook things up, especially if you have turnbuckles to safety wire. It's not just the size but the placement so I would mount the stab and elevator on one...

You really only need the spinner back plate, they may be able to send you one long before a prop shows up.

What you've done is fine. Rivet an extension on that forward tab to reach the stringer or move the door former in to match (maybe). The flow of the stringers is mostly personal aesthetics, try to make them flow as smoothly as possible. Use masking tape to check how the fabric will eventually...

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We're in the process of flight testing the first completed Companion built from a kit. The kit was delivered in July and first flight was on April 22nd with just about 1000 hrs in the build. Empty weight is 1130. One of Bob's O360's, Catto 7666 prop which will likely get changed for a more climb...

This one will fly soon, keep at it!

I've been working with Daniel at Sport Aircraft Seats to develop patterns for the Bearhawk seats. The great part of his system is that he will be able to send you a kit including everything you need to attach the seat base and cushions to your frames, no need to send the frames up to him...

Bigger Tires!