Thanks Gary
Probly a wasted question, I'm sure they are outa my price range. Sure looks like a great plane tho.

Yup, I look all the time for them for ideas.

http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_ ... rhawk.html

I still have plans, CDs, books, manuals, newsletters, and all that jazz collecting dust on my shelf.

Thanks Tadpole
Looks pretty nice. Don't see a baggage door. I wonder if that is an early model? Probly stick built?? I'm thinkin factory welded could be a plus.
Gary

shortfielder wrote:Thanks Tadpole
Looks pretty nice. Don't see a baggage door. I wonder if that is an early model? Probly stick built?? I'm thinkin factory welded could be a plus.
Gary

Ya he didn't do the baggage door. I think I've only seen two like that.

Tadpole wrote:...
http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_ ... rhawk.html
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$65K seems ike a pretty good price for a 10 year old 520-powered airplane with only 120 hours TT. Ya gotta wonder.....
There seems to be a lot of interest in the bearhawk, but (other than a local hangar-queen BH with very little time that's already been pranged several times) I don't think I've ever seen one in person. How many sets of planes/kits are out there, and how many flying completions?

hotrod150 wrote:

Tadpole wrote:...
http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_ ... rhawk.html
.....

$65K seems ike a pretty good price for a 10 year old 520-powered airplane with only 120 hours TT. Ya gotta wonder.....
There seems to be a lot of interest in the bearhawk, but (other than a local hangar-queen BH with very little time that's already been pranged several times) I don't think I've ever seen one in person. How many sets of planes/kits are out there, and how many flying completions?

I've not checked the numbers in years. I bought my plans in 2008 and it was #1072 I believe. About two years ago there were a couple hundred complete and flying if I recall correctly. I'd have to go look at the yahoo group and see if there's a current number somewhere...if I can remember my login. I've seen at least a dozen in person, with a few in Idaho at JC and such.

Blackrock took me for a spin in his, here a while back, and I was really impressed. What a great airplane, I sure wouldn't mind having one either..

hotrod150 wrote:How many sets of planes/kits are out there, and how many flying completions?

My plans from January are #1246 and my QB kit is #123.

Has anyone ever put one on floats? I was planning on building one several years ago, however, could never find anyone who had one on floats, to verify actual performance.

hotrod150 wrote:

Tadpole wrote:...
http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_ ... rhawk.html
.....

$65K seems ike a pretty good price for a 10 year old 520-powered airplane with only 120 hours TT. Ya gotta wonder.....
There seems to be a lot of interest in the bearhawk, but (other than a local hangar-queen BH with very little time that's already been pranged several times) I don't think I've ever seen one in person. How many sets of planes/kits are out there, and how many flying completions?

There have been 1200+ sets of plans sold. About 140 Bearhawk Quick Build kits sold. About 95 Bearhawks flying of all kinds including around 35 from Quick Build kits. Mark

sburg58 wrote:Has anyone ever put one on floats? I was planning on building one several years ago, however, could never find anyone who had one on floats, to verify actual performance.

There are two flying on floats. Both have Clamar composite floats. One is amphib, and the other straight floats. Another flying BH is about to go on floats in Fergus Falls MN. The guys report good performance but I am not a float pilot so my knowledge is limited. Mark

Here is a fine example of a Bearhawk on floats. This was at Oshkosh last summer (2011).

N95MF wrote:

sburg58 wrote:Has anyone ever put one on floats? I was planning on building one several years ago, however, could never find anyone who had one on floats, to verify actual performance.

There are two flying on floats. Both have Clamar composite floats. One is amphib, and the other straight floats. Another flying BH is about to go on floats in Fergus Falls MN. The guys report good performance but I am not a float pilot so my knowledge is limited. Mark

I visited Curt's shop in Fergus Falls when I was investigating the Bearhawk building experience as learned through the knuckle grindage of others. He was installing the electronics and wiring before he covered the plane. Smart move At the time he was flying a Cub on floats for his and his dog's fishing trips up north. He did say when he had satisfied himself with the shakedown of the Bearhawk he would put that on floats too and possibly part with the Cub (but not the dog of course). That was possibly '03, the registration is dated last fall. I think he knew the Bearhawk project would get interrupted with a house one. Glad to see its flying. Happy float flying Curt.

FYI

Bearhawk kit #1
http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_661775_Bearhawk+One%21.html

And I see the "Super" Bearhawk recently sold too, for a similar price. IO-540"X" 330hp, 3 blade MT, lightweight build, and just 47 hours on the clock. I bet that thing can climb...

Battson
Thanks, but that is waaaaaaaaay over my budget. I would like to find something for $30-40K because that is what I have. I could borrow a little and take it to $50 for something really special, but that's it.
Cheers Gary

Ok - sorry to tempt you!
I think the cheapest I have seen these 5 months was about $50k, but it was in a different league from those two.

To get just the kit into NZ, I already had to spend more than that.... worth every penny though!

ye, I think they are very good. I know one guy with one.

dirtstrip wrote:

N95MF wrote:

sburg58 wrote:Has anyone ever put one on floats? I was planning on building one several years ago, however, could never find anyone who had one on floats, to verify actual performance.

There are two flying on floats. Both have Clamar composite floats. One is amphib, and the other straight floats. Another flying BH is about to go on floats in Fergus Falls MN. The guys report good performance but I am not a float pilot so my knowledge is limited. Mark

I visited Curt's shop in Fergus Falls when I was investigating the Bearhawk building experience as learned through the knuckle grindage of others. He was installing the electronics and wiring before he covered the plane. Smart move At the time he was flying a Cub on floats for his and his dog's fishing trips up north. He did say when he had satisfied himself with the shakedown of the Bearhawk he would put that on floats too and possibly part with the Cub (but not the dog of course). That was possibly '03, the registration is dated last fall. I think he knew the Bearhawk project would get interrupted with a house one. Glad to see its flying. Happy float flying Curt.

Dirtstrip,
Who is the guy in Fergus Falls? I may know him but haven't spoken to him in years. I grew up on a farm near Underwood and my mother and 2 brothers live by Fergus. I'd like to take a look at his project next time I get to Fergus.
Keith

dirtstrip wrote:
I visited Curt's shop in Fergus Falls when I was investigating the Bearhawk building experience as learned through the knuckle grindage of others. He was installing the electronics and wiring before he covered the plane. Smart move At the time he was flying a Cub on floats for his and his dog's fishing trips up north. He did say when he had satisfied himself with the shakedown of the Bearhawk he would put that on floats too and possibly part with the Cub (but not the dog of course). That was possibly '03, the registration is dated last fall. I think he knew the Bearhawk project would get interrupted with a house one. Glad to see its flying. Happy float flying Curt.

Dirtstrip,
Who is the guy in Fergus Falls? I may know him but haven't spoken to him in years. I grew up on a farm near Underwood and my mother and 2 brothers live by Fergus. I'd like to take a look at his project next time I get to Fergus.
Keith[/quote]

Curt Malecha, Fergus Falls, Mn

Pretty sure I saw one for sale on BS today... Elko, NV