The Math (Gulp !)
In this post we take a look at some real world numbers for the Bearhawk. If this makes your eyes glaze over, feel free to skip right to...
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MTOW
The original MTOW of the early Bearhawk 4-place aircraft was 2500lbs (1136kgs) in the utility category (4.4 G). The designer allowed...
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Stalls
Overall, the Bearhawk appears to exhibit gentle and predictable stall characteristics. Stall Speed My Bearhawk has a stall speed of 38...
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Alaskan Bush Wheels
I swapped the Goodyear 26's for ABW 29's. Initially I installed Goodyear 26" tires. These are good tires - essentially a "poor mans" bush...
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Performance
This section focuses largely on the IO540 powered Bearhawk, but with some reference to the IO360 powered aircraft. Landing Distance A...
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Yaw Sensitivity
Related topics: Fuel Selectors Uncoordinated Flight Fuel System and Fuel Management A number of pilots have commented on the Bearhawks...
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Weight & Balance - CG & Engine discussion
For many first time builders it can be difficult to estimate where the final empty CG will fall, and what the overall effect of it will...
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Fuel System and Fuel Management
Bearhawk Fuel System Related Topics: Fuel Selectors Uncoordinated Flight Fuel Caps Yaw Sensitivity The Bearhawk fuel system is relatively...
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