Fantastic, Nev ! Congratulations! And don't apologize about "...too much footage of a guy flying around having fun...." That is EXACTLY what we (or at least, I) need to see as motivation to get back in the shop. Your commentary and observations are really interesting and informative. I'm especially looking forward to the stall series testing and then the VG testing. I'm building an A model, but the delta between non-VG and VG should be roughly equivalent between the two wings. Great job!
What a satisfying conclusion to a 15-month effort! I just looked at the first video again (September 2020), about seat pans. It was hard to imagine, back then, that it would take barely a bit over a year to get it actually flying, all that in the middle of the pandemic! As much as this is a testament to your excellent workmanship, skills and time management, it also says a lot about the Bearhawk kits, which seem really complete, well documented and buildable. What a delightful Christmas present for yourself! Congratulations!
You are very well adapted to being an airplane builder. Very systematic how you move through each little problem. Very nice plane and it is easy to see you will keep it that way! Great Job!
I love it! What a great ride-along video. Appreciated how you talked about the quirks you're dealing with, and your tailwheel learning curve. Beautiful aircraft. Well done on everything!! JD, Bearhawk LSA scratch-builder.
How exciting! It’s awesome that you are making the time to create and post these videos. They are motivating me to keep grinding forward on my Bearhawk build.
Congratulations on the build and first flight. I really enjoyed hearing your experience. I am building a Zenith Cruzer and will be ready for my maiden in a couple months. So all the information you shared is super valuable. Thanks.
I work my CG the same way in the Maule M5-235C. I keep it right on the front leading-edge, that way I get max utility when I want to carry a heavy load in the back. I've started experimenting with flying with 60 lbs of ballast in the aft cargo as well, but the plane still seems to perform well, even on backcountry strips, with a forward CG. Nice job on the build.
Love the video and the plane. Nice job. PLEASE hold the stick back all the way in a tailwheel when starting the engine. Pinch it between your legs if you have to. I’ve seen a few mishaps when you are hard on the brakes with a little too much throttle. You must have a small fortune in that beautiful fan blade and engine. It would be a shame to doynk it!
It doesn't seem to be an issue, with the seat at mid position my knees clear the panel easily. Some builders mount the engine controls below the panel - that can put them in the way of knees but I elected to put them on the main panel.
They are fixed with a double sided tape, very secure. Yes the reduction in stall speed power on is small, but the increase in control and stability is large. No tendency to drop a wing and only a small nose drop. Recovery is by increasing power. Overall very pleased. I've got some footage of testing the VGs now which I'll add soon. Thanks.
Man I love your instrument panel it’s looks so modern and simplistic❤️👍🇺🇸
Congrats Nev! Very happy for you, and thanks for sharing all of the info.
Thanks Colby. Enjoying your videos too, very informative.
Just found your site, awesome content, thanks for being so honest & specific … very valuable for a future builder
Fantastic, Nev ! Congratulations! And don't apologize about "...too much footage of a guy flying around having fun...." That is EXACTLY what we (or at least, I) need to see as motivation to get back in the shop. Your commentary and observations are really interesting and informative. I'm especially looking forward to the stall series testing and then the VG testing. I'm building an A model, but the delta between non-VG and VG should be roughly equivalent between the two wings. Great job!
Cheers Mark, much appreciated.
Wow Nev. What an amazing new toy you've built. Slick video's too. Keep it up.
Truly inspiring
Thanks mate !
she looks great mate👍
Hey, Nev. Congratulations! What an encouragement. Gorgeous bird.
Regards, Brian. Dawson Creek BC Canada.
What a satisfying conclusion to a 15-month effort! I just looked at the first video again (September 2020), about seat pans. It was hard to imagine, back then, that it would take barely a bit over a year to get it actually flying, all that in the middle of the pandemic!
As much as this is a testament to your excellent workmanship, skills and time management, it also says a lot about the Bearhawk kits, which seem really complete, well documented and buildable. What a delightful Christmas present for yourself! Congratulations!
You are very well adapted to being an airplane builder. Very systematic how you move through each little problem. Very nice plane and it is easy to see you will keep it that way! Great Job!
Thanks !
Ditto! I Love my Maule but he's done such a Great job on his BearHawk, I'd be just as proud to own it also. ^v^
Congratulations, really like the color. I can almost see you from my back yard here I Montreal. Fly safe,enjoy.
I love it! What a great ride-along video. Appreciated how you talked about the quirks you're dealing with, and your tailwheel learning curve. Beautiful aircraft. Well done on everything!! JD, Bearhawk LSA scratch-builder.
Awesome Nev. Thoroughly entertaining commentary. Quite a learning curve you seem to be on.
Thanks Rick and Merry Xmas !
Very excellent concise flight evaluation of your aircraft, will be helpful to anyone getting ready to fly theirs, keep up the great work. Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to video this and share it.. great stuff
How exciting! It’s awesome that you are making the time to create and post these videos. They are motivating me to keep grinding forward on my Bearhawk build.
YES! It's been a great youtube journey, very happy for you!
Beautiful plane! great job!....I want to be the first in the UK to build one...maybe next year lol
Outstanding! What a great accomplishment. Have really enjoyed your video blogs.
Buitfull aircraft..congratulations
Congratulations on the build and first flight. I really enjoyed hearing your experience. I am building a Zenith Cruzer and will be ready for my maiden in a couple months. So all the information you shared is super valuable. Thanks.
You'll really enjoy the flight testing. All the best!
Nothing but respect putting this thing together and actually flying it. Magnificent job!🤘 I want to get to your level in engineering.🤙
Congrats!
Huge congratulations Nev!
Very well done, really enjoyed all of your observations and adjustments noted here.
Brilliant Nev, congratulations.
That panel! Very nice! 🙌🏻
I work my CG the same way in the Maule M5-235C. I keep it right on the front leading-edge, that way I get max utility when I want to carry a heavy load in the back. I've started experimenting with flying with 60 lbs of ballast in the aft cargo as well, but the plane still seems to perform well, even on backcountry strips, with a forward CG. Nice job on the build.
Nice work, I want to build a plane as well. I favor the Bearhawk. Thanks for sharing. You have some really nice country to look at from the air there.
Thanks !
Nev, congratulations it’s been fun to watch and a beautiful airplane.
That was very entertaining and informative. Good job. Thank You.
Massive congrats to you sir!!! Beautiful bird
Wow....well done Nev!
Thanks Mark !!
Congratulations on your blood sweat and tears. Nice to see you are flying your project.
Cool video, love all the info! I used to guide on the glacier in Franz and passed through Ashvegas once or twice. Miss NZ heaps, ay!
Great work Nev 😎😎👍
Complete magic :-) simply awesome, very happy to a super success story!
Very well done, excellent Xmas present for yourself
Enjoy every moment of it
Exciting! Happy to see you flying it.
Congratulations! Very informative video. You are very thorough in your testing. Great explanations.
Love the video and the plane. Nice job. PLEASE hold the stick back all the way in a tailwheel when starting the engine. Pinch it between your legs if you have to. I’ve seen a few mishaps when you are hard on the brakes with a little too much throttle. You must have a small fortune in that beautiful fan blade and engine. It would be a shame to doynk it!
Outstanding work Nev! Congratulations! It seems just yesterday you started the project. Great work!
Good work
Thanks for the video!!
Great Stuff Nev… And keep the flying videos coming
Great stuff Nev! Your empty CG is perfect!
Bravo! Job well done!!
That was fun to watch. I guess I'll have to subscribe now.
Do you enjoy having your knee's pushing against the instrument panel the entire time you're flying your plane ?
It doesn't seem to be an issue, with the seat at mid position my knees clear the panel easily. Some builders mount the engine controls below the panel - that can put them in the way of knees but I elected to put them on the main panel.
amazing build. like a modern day pacer. love it. is it a 4place?
Yes - a 4 place Bravo model.
you should beable to land at 45-50 knots if not slower.
Yep at light weights it's landing consistently at 42kts. I use 50kts for approach speed.
congratulations man, it looks great. How many hours do you have in the build?
It came to approximately 1500 hours all up. That includes doing a number of things more than once :)
Looks amazing! Cant wait to start mine. Did you mention your final weight? I may of missed it.
It came in at 1500lbs and 8.3".
How are you fixing the vortex generators to the wing surface?
* Why (reduction of about 3 Kts in stall speed)?
🌏🇦🇺
They are fixed with a double sided tape, very secure. Yes the reduction in stall speed power on is small, but the increase in control and stability is large. No tendency to drop a wing and only a small nose drop. Recovery is by increasing power. Overall very pleased. I've got some footage of testing the VGs now which I'll add soon. Thanks.
Which Bearhawk version is this? the PATROL? COMPANION?
Hey Joe, this is the BH 4 place Bravo. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
@@bearhawkblog3527 Thanks.. "very" helpful vid
Tail dragger the slower the landing the better.
Is there a professional company that could build my bearhawk in NZ?
There's a place at Bridge Pa run by Nick Roberts. He's got a beautiful Bearhawk LSA that he built.
www.planetorque.co.nz/our-team.html
@@bearhawkblog3527 Mark Goldberg said he could hook me up with someone to build the plane. Thanks mate!
I did it with the Woodbex plans.
Congrats!