Austin, Texas-based Bearhawk Aircraft has launched a new taildragger kit, named the Companion. Unlike many taildragger designs, the Bearhawk Companion features a side-by-side seating arrangement, making for a more social flying experience. The configuration also provides both occupants of the airplane a full view of the instrument panel and improved forward visibility through the windshield compared with tandem-configured airplanes.
Bearhawk Launches Two-Seat Taildragger
Key Takeaways:
- Bearhawk Aircraft has launched the "Companion," a new taildragger kit featuring a unique side-by-side seating arrangement designed for a more social flying experience and improved forward visibility.
- The Companion is positioned between Bearhawk's two-seat and four-seat models, catering to customers desiring an aircraft suitable for local or medium-distance flights with a single passenger.
- The kit boasts a steel-tube fuselage, aluminum wings, a 2,200-pound max gross weight, and accommodates 150-210 horsepower engines; pricing is $44,000 for the kit, with total flying costs ranging from $70,000 to $90,000.
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