As some of you know, I'm building a Bearhawk 4-place kit and have become friends with the guy that owns the kit manufacturing company. They attended the Texas STOL Round Up, and so I took the opportunity to shoot some homemade porn of these machines while I was there. I put together a quick promotional edit for them of their aircraft competing in the competition. It was windy, weird light, and I've got the shakes, so please don't barf. Enjoy.

https://vimeo.com/92682484

Those are some nice looking airplanes.

Nice!

Do you have a build thread going Zane so we can follow your progress with the Bearhawk?

Zzz wrote:It was windy, weird light, and I've got the shakes, so please don't barf. Enjoy.

https://vimeo.com/92682484

The only thing making me nauseous is your overwhelming use of disclaimers! That was a great video! And that really is a cool looking airplane. I'm with MAU though, would love to see some updates. But I understand, you're busy or whatever .

CW

Yeah, I've been meaning to come out swinging with a good build thread. I have a lot of photos but very little written. I do keep a build log though. Anyway, I'll share it when I feel like it's impressive enough to make look like I'm not moving at a snail's pace.

Did you get the QB kit?
I wish I had the patience/attention to detail to build something. Sportsman 2+2 Two weeks to taxi looks great, except the price.

Great little video! I have not seen enough Bearhawk action. They really intrigue me.

Great job on the video Zane.

Barnstormer wrote:Great job on the video Zane.

More to come!

29, yes I bought a quickbuild kit. I do like the building/finishing but just cannot get into building my own from scratch. Saves a lot of time, something I don't have.

Great video Z!

Great video!

I'm also building a Bearhawk 4P from a quick build kit in Sisters OR. I work in Portland though and fly back and forth to Twin Oaks - would love to see your project if you are up for it.

Steve
n144sh RV-4 completed 2001
n144th Bearhawk 4P in process

I like free hand videos like that. Having a little movement on the screen really contributes to the "first hand" experience for me. There's definitely a time and place for smooth shots and too much movements is a bad thing, but I think having a little off tripod work from time to time is a cool thing.

What editing software do you use?

CW

Zzz wrote:

Barnstormer wrote:Great job on the video Zane.

Saves a lot of time, something I don't have.

Z:

Wait until you get to be my age and then I will let you get away with saying that!

Are you going to go for a luxo-sled with all the bells and avionic whistles or a stripped down lightweight?

Nice job on the video, Z!

Don't waste time on a building blog. You have enough irons in the fire. I want you to get done before I'm too old to fly with you!

My lack of posts could also be a subconscious desire to not let anyone criticize my work. You share with the world, you get the peanut gallery.

Here's my setup:

I'm not sure about the Bearhawks, but that is a good looking Maule at 1:07!

(I know, I know, but there is not an emoticon dodging beer bottles)

You've got a good set up Zane, love the beer tap. Let the fun begin, one piece at a time.
Dave

I'm so envious Z. I've almost been glad you didn't start a builder thread because it would drive me crazy. I want to build BH so bad!

Bearhawk Builder wrote:You've got a good set up Zane, love the beer tap. Let the fun begin, one piece at a time.
Dave

Beer + building only works for about 1 pint, then the quality of my work starts to decline.

Like several other builders, I broke tradition with the fuel valve placement and rather than welding I made a clamp on solution.




Everything feels temporary, nothing tightened or torqued, no cotter pins, always in a state of waiting to receive the next thing to fit before commitment.


My assistant:

That's an awesome setup Zane!!! Great video too