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Probably very similar - just a different scale Schu!

Thanks !

Thanks. I probably won't put skis on it at this stage anyway.

Thanks Colby!

Thanks Rob ! How's the new build going ?

@@bearhawkblog3527 ha Nev it’s Jay, I changed my channel name

@Bearhawk_Life woah. Hey Jay !!

@Bearhawk_Life Woah. Hey Jay !

G'day Craig. That's done on a GoPro Hero 11. Pleased with how it turned out.

@@bearhawkblog3527 It really looks great. Some of those tracking shots with the terrain, aircraft position, and lighting were surreal. Thanks for sharing.

You noticed Rick :) A pair of Alaskan 29'ers no less !

Have to catch you next time !

That's easy Kristin, come to NZ :) Where are you based ? You'll enjoy the Patrol.

Yes that's Grant Bisset's Bearhawk. I'll post another video in a few days filmed mostly from mine but also showing Grants in flight. Hope you survive the heatwave. I'm up to Oshkosh next week so be good if they can dial the thermostat back a bit :)

Yes. It's a 4-place B model. I often operate it with the back seats removed, the rear cargo space is cavernous.

Its very nice. I have the plans for one and the rib forms made. You must have the 0-540 to be flying in those mountains. Awesome video.

Yep we're very lucky here. I have the IO540, but the IO360 also works well in the mountains, my friend has one. Good luck with the build.

Best contact would be Virgil at info@bearhawkaircraft.com

@@bearhawkblog3527 is there any of the lsa model here in Nz rego as microlight

There is an LSA in Hastings. The engineer at Plane Torque would happily answer questions - he did a beautiful job of building it !

Hey Joe, this is the BH 4 place Bravo. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

@@bearhawkblog3527 Thanks.. "very" helpful vid

Ok I'll try to add that next time.

You'll love it !

Well you certainly make it look fun!

Yep get in touch for sure. Not sure what the ground roll was on the sloping strips, probably 100m or so, maybe a bit less, but pretty short either way. Trees do make it difficult as does even a fence on the threshold of a short strip.

There's plenty of flight schools to choose from, most will have a twin. I trained and instructed at Air Gisborne many years ago - they're still there and have an excellent reputation. The larger centers all have good flight schools. I've done some more recent training with Canterbury Aero Club in Christchurch. They would steer you in the right direction.

Thank you sir!

Thank you, enjoy !

Many thanks!

Kevin, I didn't order mine with the float attachments and I probably won't. However, there are many Bearhawks that have floats fitted, particularly in Canada/Alaska. I'm sure it'd be a ton of fun!

One day I’ll build a BH4 or 5 and put it on floats in Alaska. What part of NZ are you in? I just visited AKL for a few days last month. I’ll have to explore South Island some time

I'm in Christchurch, the aircraft is hangared in Ashburton an hour further south. Are you flying for a job ?

I work in Maintenance control in the airline industry here in Honolulu, building flight time up for a flying job to make the career change. One day. As soon as I have a good place to build I’ll order a Bearhawk kit. Followed your videos from the start, If I’m ever in your area I’ll have to be on the lookout for an orange 4 place.

Yep give me a call if you're down this way 0291296320. And good luck with the career change, you'll enjoy it.

Hi !

Thanks for the feedback! The upbeat music was an experiment. To be honest I'm not sure about the tailwheel chains. I've had them detach twice, and I know others that have had them detach, so they're now lock wired in place to help prevent that. If they were tight it would improve steering, but if they detached it would provide tension on one side only and could lead to a groundloop. I've also done a few hours with the springs removed and I like the way it handled - the one exception being taxying in a stronger crosswind was difficult. Certainly appreciate your thoughts.

Sometimes :) The 4 sloping strips in the first half of the vid were all first time I'd been in, so it's good to watch the touchdown point and line first on a new strip. We also had a film maker switching between planes. His footage is at another level and I hope to link to it once he's finished.

Thanks !

Thanks mate ! Hope all going well up there.

Thank you !! :)

Where are you and the aircraft based Bernard ?

Thanks Mike !

Brings back memories Mark, sanding fibreglass is the worst !!

Haha get at it Dan and glad you enjoyed it.

Same with me! @@bearhawkblog3527

Thanks Jay. Yep that is Grant Bisset's normal neck of the woods - he's got a BH and a fishing rod and a few fav spots !

Hah yep, half of it was one day which still tired me out. Thanks !

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@@bearhawkblog3527Cool video Nev, hopefully have some free time in May and we can arrange a day out!

Be good to catch up Tony !