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    How difficult is it, really?

    I know of at least one of my local EAA chapter members that has built with fiberglass. Visiting someone who's been there, done that is probably the best first step I can make. Whether or not I get the kit Rutan's book is on my "to get" list. Another question is about the epoxy. Lets say...
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    How difficult is it, really?

    Lately, I've been trying to gather as much information as I can about the Vision airplane. The design appeals to me. If it can perform as promised in the literature it actually seems like a decent fit for me mission wise right now. Of course the Bearhawk fit my mission when I started that...
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    Rhode Island Newbie

    The vision is intriguing, but there seems to be **** little discussion and/or information out there. Another thing is the number of planes flying. The plans have been out there for some time. It strikes me as kinda odd that there are only a handful finished since it looks like a cool design...
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    Rhode Island Newbie

    Hi all! Four years gone by. . . nope, nearly five. Since it has been so long I figured a re-introduction was in order. ****, where does the time go? I haven't really worked on my Bearhawk project in three years. Sure, I've gone out there and primed a few pieces. Hell, I even drove my first...
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    Fabric systems choice

    yep water borne:
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    Fabric systems choice

    I thought that the Stewart's products were water borne, not water based.
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    Okie, not from Muskogee!

    in a citabria.
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    Okie, not from Muskogee!

    no doubt! I had my first hour of dual in a tailwheel airplane yesterday. big fun!
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    Okie, not from Muskogee!

    looks like the DRN crowd is invading HBA.com! WoOT!!:ban:
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    roll call three years later

    I'm slowly working my way through my Bearhawk project. progress slowed way down over the past 6 months. Lots of head scratching, tool locating, mentor finding. I've just passed my one year mark, and I have all of my wing ribs formed to show for my labor. I'm getting set to prime my first...
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    1st time project selection

    +1 Define your mission. That should help you narrow it down some. After a point it just becomes something intangible. Good luck in your search.
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    4130 Tubing Sources?

    :think: There's some sort of weird echo in here.:silly::D
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    Converting a Wood Bandsaw

    I've actually heard of people using tread mill motors(with the speed controls) and mounting them to their bandsaws. This gives them infinite control of blade speeds.
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    4130 Tubing Sources?

    Dillsburg Aero Here's what Budd Davisson had to say about them: http://www.airbum.com/articles/ArticleDillsburgAero.html and some contact information: The Dillsburg Aeroplane Works Aircraft-Race Car-Machine Shop-Raw Materials Charles T. Vogelsong 114 Sawmill Road...
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    New Builder Alaska

    no kidding :) Congrats on making a decision. With so many choices out there sometimes it can be difficult. Good luck with your build
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    4 place high wing design??

    Excellent! I believe there are a number of Bearhawk builders in Alaska already. I don't know your proximity to them, but if you sign up to the Bearhawk Yahoo group mailing list I'm sure they'd let you know who/where they are. If I can help you in any way just let me know Keith
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    4 place high wing design??

    Bearhawk Plans can be purchased here Builder sites and other reference material on the Bearhawk can be found Here I might be a tad bit biased, but I think the Bearhawk would be a great choice for you. :)
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    Building a BearHawk

    Ron, Thanks for the kind words. The sad part is that I know where everything is inside that mess of a shop.:grin: I would say getting the Mrs. on board is a big hurdle. The old adage, "If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy", comes to mind. Get that worked out and your are more than...
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    Building a BearHawk

    Hi Nick, BH#949 here. How has is the first month of your build going? It's good to see another Bearhawker on the board. Keith
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    Progress thread

    CJ, you know about my progress, but I'll share with the HBA crowd too. since starting my Bearhawk build in May I've made 46 nose ribs 14 center ribs, 4 back ribs and two tip ribs. Right now I'm working on creating the next aluminum order so I can make my spars and finish up the ribs for...
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