Bearhawk Type Training Instructor List
Below is a list of Instructor qualified pilots with Bearhawk experience, who are able to give specific Bearhawk Transitional training, and Type Ratings. Some are also able to issue a BFR. Many of the instructors have significant aviation experience in other areas. Most have also built and test flown their own Bearhawks and will be able to offer guidance through Phase One Test Flying. In the USA, the FAA rules require specific approval to instruct on an amateur built category aircraft.
If you are an Instructor Qualified Bearhawk pilot and would like to contribute to improving safety, please contact us to have your details added to the list.
Grant Bisset
Location:
Wanaka, New Zealand.
Background:
Flight Instruction, Aerobatics, Display flying, Helicopters, Mountain Flying, Builder.
Contact:
+64 27 432 312
Simon Nicholson
Location:
Rotorua, New Zealand.
Background:
Flight Instruction, Check & Training, Bearhawk builder.
Contact:
+64 21 747 300
Jared Yates
Location:
North Carolina, USA.
Background:
Flight Instruction, Airlines, Bearhawk builder.
Contact:
+1 828-308-1543
Nev Bailey
Location:
Ashburton, New Zealand.
Background:
Flight Instruction, Check & Training, Bearhawk builder.
Contact:
+64 29 129 6320
Dave Paterson
Location:
Gisborne, New Zealand.
Background:
Flight Instruction, C185, DC3, Airlines.
Contact:
+64 29 730 6422
Bearhawk Mentor List
Having a mentor can be a real asset, particularly as you enter Phase One test flying. Someone who has built the same aircraft type and been through it before to help with a guiding hand when needed. In addition to those listed above, those listed below have significant Bearhawk building and flying experience and can offer guidance in various areas.
Peter Brown
Location:
USA.
Background:
Bearhawk builder, STOL competition winner.
Contact:
Rollie VanDorn
Location:
Ohio, USA.
Background:
Bearhawk builder, Helicopters, Airlines.
Contact:
rolliev@hotmail.com
740-221-6490