Bearhawking Again - N303AP Changes Hands

jaredyates

jaredyates

4-Place Kit Builder
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In the three months since our hangar fire, we've had lots of helpful outreach, including a generous offer from Mark Goldberg to sell us N303AP. This is the first kit from the factory, and a long time demo plane. As of today the deal is officially done, and we are excited to bring it home as soon as schedules and weather allow. It will take a few months to "build a nest" and prepare it for transition training and such, but there is much to be excited about. This Bearhawk has the model B improvements (it was the prototype for those) and a few extra horsepower compared to our old blue plane. I have several hours of experince flying the plane, including the Texas STOL roundup in 2017 and some demo flights. This plane also has a very special connection to the folks at the factory (for whom yo tengo mucho respeto), and has been the first introduction to Bearhawks for many. We are excited to carry on the tradition and become its latest custodians. Big thanks to Mark for making it available!
 
Congratulations Jared. I’m sure you’re excited to get back in the saddle again. Some future Bearhawkers will benefit as well, as your transition training was fantastic and some of the most beneficial training I’ve ever had.
 
I had been sort of considering selling N303AP as I just do not need 4 planes. Looking at the UGLY picture of Jared's burned down hanger and the remains of what was his plane, got me to thinking. Jared has done so much for me, Bob, and the BH community that it seemed appropriate to offer it to him. I was very pleased he was interested. N303AP is certainly going to a good home. Mark
 
Hey Jared that’s great news!
At the rate my build is progressing I am a few years away from needing transition training. It’s great to hear you will be available when I’m finally ready!
 
That's a great solution to an unfortunate problem!

If it's not a rude question, I would be interested to know how many hours that machine has clocked up in all these years?
 
A little less than 1300 hours. Oshkosh trips every year except the last two. Alaska a couple times. SNF and Arlington Washington for shows It has made the rounds. Mark
 
This is good news for the Bearhawk community! Jared is the “glue” which binds. Mark, gudonyamate for reaching out this way. You guys are both first class!
 
YAAY. glad you're going to be flying that iconic bird. Can't think of a better guy to fly it! Great Plan, Mark. Regards, Brian
 
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