In May 2020, Bearhawk Aircraft launched the latest addition to its line of kit-built backcountry-ready airplanes with the Model 5—a six-place tailwheel aircraft “designed to fly fast and land slow,” according to a company release on March 1. That news shared that the first four of the Model 5 kits had gone out to customers, with construction already begun in some cases. The Model B saw two more first flights as well, with owners completing kits and getting them into the air in Idaho and California.
Bearhawk Model 5 Kits Ship, Model Bs Take First Flights
Key Takeaways:
- Bearhawk Aircraft launched its new six-place Model 5 kit, with the first four kits already shipped to customers for construction.
- Two customers recently completed and flew their Model B kits, reporting significantly improved performance, speed (e.g., 155 mph true airspeed), and capacity compared to other aircraft.
- The Model B incorporates enhancements like a longer, speedier airfoil, weight-saving aluminum components, and improved empennage surfaces for better stability, control, and speed.
- With the addition of the Model 5, Bearhawk now offers a range of 2-, 4-, and 6-seat quick-build tailwheel aircraft kits designed for backcountry flying.
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