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Picture of the Day: Sunset over the Flathead River
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Beautiful evening sunset at Backcountry Flying Experience Seaplane Base. The Sportsman was visiting for a few weeks.”
Picture of the Day: Yelm Air Force
Ben Carlson submitted this photo with a note: “Yelm Air Force Beach Day at Copalis Beach in Washington State. March 2021.”
Bearhawk owners gather in New Zealand for first time
Attending the gathering were two 4-Place Bearhawk aircraft, a Patrol, and an LSA. “Participants included other wannabes (not to be confused with wallabies) and guys still building,” added Bearhawk Aircraft officials.
Picture of the Day: A bold departure
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A 360 camera provides perspective after departing Bold Airstrip in Alaska and flying over Eklutna Lake with this modified Bushcaddy L-164.”
First flight for side-by-side Bearhawk
The first flight of the first Bearhawk Companion, which features side-by-side seating, confirmed the design’s cruise speed of 145 mph. It took Dave Lenart an estimated 1,000 hours over 10 months to complete the kit.
Construction begins on Trigger Gap pavilion
Fueling construction is a group of donors who will match all donations made by May 15, 2021, for the pavilion at the backcountry airstrip in Arkansas.
Visitor pavilion planned for backcountry airstrip
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has already raised $40,000 of the $70,000 needed to build the visitor pavilion at Trigger Gap Airfield in Arkansas.
Hartzell helps backcountry pilots
Hartzell Propeller will make a $250 contribution directly to RAF for every member who buys a new Hartzell prop for backcountry flying until the end of 2022.