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Hi everyone, I know this has been discussed in the past but I am moving my battery location. My PC 680 has failed a couple of times in cold weather even after being on the charger. It just doesn’t seem to have the cranking power to turn the 3 bladed Trailblazer prop unless it’s warm. So I’m...

Sad to report but a Barrows LSA. N1908A, crashed April 30th in Kalispell MT with two aboard. Both occupants were killed. Plane was registered to a Joe D Angle. Apparently it was a scratch built plane. Unsubstantiated information is that the wing separated. I did not know Mr Angle but perhaps...

During my flight testing I have been having an issue with high temperatures. It’s a rebuilt engine from Barrows, so of course it does have to broke in. However my temps still concern me. The first couple of short flights the CHTs were high, some around 430 and 450 degrees. First I enlarged...

In the interest of safety I’m sharing a enormous screwup of mine that could have been disastrous. Last week on my second test flight, during climb out, I heard a loud boom. I thought perhaps I had blown out a window and checked, but all windows were good. A friend on the ground radioed and...

My BH is pretty hard to move by myself and I have to juggle around fitting it in my hangar along with my RV7. I’m interested in getting a powered tailwheel tug. Have any of you used or have a good tug that works well on the BH? Mine is the four place if that makes any difference. I’m...

Hi all, I am nearing my DAR inspection and with all the paperwork he is asking for completion of the Fabrication and Assembly checklist. In getting my RV7 inspected in 2014, I did not have to do this form, I thought because it was an FAA approved kit. Did you guys have to complete this form...

Hi all, I have researched older posts about the wing root fairings but my question is specific to the Bravo model wing. As you know the flap on this wing goes nearly to the fuselage unlike the original wing which has a solid wing section near the fuselage to attach the fairing. I spoke with...

Hi all, I have an issue while trying to rig my ailerons. The cable rubs the top of the strut where it exits the strut toward the bottom of the wing. I spoke to Mark G about this and he gave me several good ideas. I was wondering if any of you may have had the same problem and if so, what your...

I know most of you use the remote oil filter adapter mounted on the firewall. I did see an old forum post that mentioned the B&C 702H adapter that mounts on the accessory case. Has anyone used this on the O540 and was there sufficient clearance without needing any spacers? I would prefer this...

I’m finally to the final stages of firewall forward of my BH 4 place. I have Bobs O540 engine and am using the Dynon system because I am already comfortable with it since it’s in my RV7. My question is I know that the probes must be the same distance from the flange and that of course they...

Hi there again everyone, I covered my fuselage with fabric without thinking properly far enough ahead. I didn’t think about the mounts for the front flap pulleys and now there is no way to get the bolt to hold the pulley behind the fabric as it is too taunt. I did have the rear pulleys mounted...

I am curious about how those who have a Dynon or similar system routed all the wiring and pitot, static and AOA tubing. The pitot and AOA tubing of course come from the wing so I assume the best way is down the front post to behind the panel. Also the wiring for the wing lights and aux. fuel...

For those of you that use the blanket method like I am (already covered the control surfaces and tail feathers and the bottom fuselage), how did you lay out the fabric for the top and sides of the fuselage. I am planning on sewing two pieces together. Did you run your seam down one of the...

Before I close up my stabilizers I want to know what you guys used to lube the trim torque tubes that will cause the least amount of mess if it oozes out. Also how often does this have to be done? I imagine you can get lube in later with one of these tiny lubricant straws that come with many...

Hi all, I am finally actually getting to work on the fabric. I know most of you did it in the correct sequence which is building a rotisserie and doing the fabric early in the build process. Well I have to do things the hard way and put it off. My engine and prop are hung and firewall forward...

I’m looking for contact info for Bearhawk builder Ted Callahan from Magnolia Texas. I know he sold his award winning BH so he probably isn’t on the forum anymore. I have a few questions for him in reference to his build website. Anyone with his email or phone number wou be appreciated...

I am finally getting ready to start covering my BH with Oratex fabric. I have absolutely zero experience in fabric covering so bare with me on this question. I saw where at least one builder rib stitched his tail feathers using Oratex, but most I have seen online did not mention doing so. For...

For those of you that have used Oratex on a BH kit, my question is how did you prep the surface? The white powder coat on my kit is pretty thick, which is great for corrosion protection but bad for glue adhesion. I tried scuffing the metal with a scotchbrite pad but it did not scuff the powder...

Just wondering how many of you 4 place builders incorporated air vents for the rear passengers. If you did, did you just run scat back to an eyeball vent or something similar? Any opinions for or against are welcome. Thanks

Hi all, for those like myself who are not using a skylight but going with the standard fabric covering, if you utilize a headliner overhead how are you doing so to still see the fuel sight gauge? I have only seen one photo and that is of a doghouse concept along the upper fuselage just below...