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Haven't visited the Forum or posted any videos in a while. Sitting at the computer is not a priority right now. Thought this would be worth a post. I stumbled across a website while investigating another flight data evaluation tool. The site is FlySto.net and worth investigation. Right now...

I thought some might find this interesting, so I'll share for "geek" leaning Bearhawk flyers out there. I'm a novice at this stuff so claim ignorance may be involved. My New Year's resolutions were to: - Improve the consistency of my landings and landing distances - Learn something new A...

On the way to SE Oregon for a week of flying and catching up with old friends. First stop Cedar Mountain, UT to RON. Blessed and having more fun than I deserve! Living the dream in my Bearhawk.

About 8 days ago I installed my new BH Tailwheels Tundra tailwheel. I removed my 10" BH Tailwheel that had served me well and I had abused to a great extent. After 19 stop & go landings, on mostly hard surface, I'm really pleased with my new Tundra tailwheel. I was really expecting the Tundra to...

Here is a short video on my first landing at Hidden Splendor in southern Utah. Made a two and a half day trip in the middle of November. It was too cold to do outside work today, so wasted the day trying to learn video stuff. Those of you that are familiar with GoPro's and wide views know that...

How about another one? Trying to learn more video editing tricks. Going for shorter!!!! https://youtu.be/vM4xy_IuD30 Sharing my practice session for backcountry runway evaluation prior to landing. For this, I try to use Low Level, Energy Management Turns. These are basically crop duster turns...

I have been using videos, at the recommendation of my backcountry mentor, for performance evaluation and improvements. That was easy for just me to look at. Here is a little something from my practice session a couple of days ago. The slow flight characteristics of my Bearhawk 4 place are...

Well, timing is everything! I'm on a trek to visit old flying buddies at a yearly pilgrimage to SE Oregon. First stop is Huntington, UT (69V). Might want put this one on list of considerations for a Bearhawk gathering and base of operations for Canyonlands adventures. Good fuel price Nice...

Yesterday I installed John Gilpen's Stolspeed VG's on the wings. I had the pleasure of spending a few days with John G a few years back in SE Oregon when he made his "see the USA tour". I was a Kolb driver then too. I've done some test for take-off, landing, stalls and slow flight prior to...

Last weekend, I was able to make my first trip to southern Utah Canyonlands. It was an amazing and challenging experience. I was lucky enough to have a very experienced coach along to help me through the "sensory overload" and tricks of canyon flying. It is a huge adjustment for a born and...

Well, Phase 1 has been "officially" completed. Went better than expected. A couple of tweeks and learnings that I will detail in another post. Had a great weather window so loaded up the camping gear and headed west to Grapevine Airstrip (88AZ) in Arizona. This was a operational check of our...

Well I'm slow but I did finish!!! This is the delivery of my wing kit from Mark on 10-16-2010. Here is a picture after my first flight this am. Let's just say a LOT of life happened in between those pictures!!! Flight went better than expected. Pilot will have to work hard to fly to the...

I was wondering what folks have had success with as far engine cowl anti-chafe tape? I think I saw Mr Collin used a fiberglass tape on the doors themselves on one of the Bearhawk 5 videos. I was surprised that the tape was applied to the doors that have a lot of flexibility. Be interested in...

I had a reason to learn how to check the mag timing using the "flower pot" method. I wasn't comfortable with drag of the indicator on the flower pot and the inconsistent readings that came with how I "flicked" the indicator. This was because of the tilt caused by a tailwheel with medium sized...

I'm doubtful I have an original idea here. I showed it to my neighbor who is building his 11th plane and he was glad I did. Today I was re-doing my aft tubing runs from the rear of the tank to the fuselage. That is because I got some pretty miserable results on my first attempt. I was having...

Well I'm looking for some help again. Today was "put some fuel in the tanks" day. Put my Newton SPRL fuel valve in the OFF position and started adding fuel to the Left tank. I had disconnected the line at the inlet of the carb in prep for a flow test. Didn't take long and fuel started to...

Just wanted to give heads up to scratch builders on issue that I came across on the trim tab hinges during covering and installation. Take this point with the following disclaimers: super amateur builder decisions made years ago, results today not sure what current plans specify I covered tail...

I was wondering if there might be some new (or old) suggestions for instrument panel labels?? Took two cycles, but now happy with how instrument panel came out. Thinking about best way to label. Old standby method is Brother label maker with clear tape, black ink.

I'm wondering if and what folks have done for a gasket between the bottom carb flange and the airbox?? I've looked where I know (very limited) for a gasket. This would be for a Marvel Schebler MA-4-5. Any leads or suggestions greatly appreciated. Happy 4th to all!!

Well, paint is curing and the fuselage will be going on the gear for the final time soon. Starting to work on shopping list for Bob's O-540 install. The first question is oil cooler size for warmer southwest climate. I know the design and configuration of the oil cooler and its inlet plenum...