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Bearhawk Delivers First Two-Seat Companions

Pia Bergqvist
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One of two Bearhawk Companion kits, which were delivered this month, sits in the hangar of its new owner, Chad Marks. Marks looks forward to taking his new airplane, once it’s built, into the Montana backcountry. Bearhawk Aircraft
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bearhawk Aircraft has delivered the first two kits of its new two-seat taildragger, the Companion, just five months after its announcement.
  • The initial builders, Chad Marks and Greg Charest, are new to aircraft construction and chose the Companion for reasons including backcountry capability, economic ownership, side-by-side seating, and the appeal of building a new aircraft.
  • The Companion kit features include 150-210 hp engine options, a large cargo compartment, 2,200 lbs max gross weight, and a cruise speed of 113-130 knots, marketed as a "sporty SUV/pickup."
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Approximately five months after Bearhawk Aircraft announced a two-seat, taildragger kit design—the Companion—the Austin, Texas-based company has delivered the first two airplanes.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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