Airshow star Jim Bourke wants to recreate the Hall Bulldog, a racing machine that was short-lived, but “beautifully done.”
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Picture of the Day: Home of experimental aviation
Charlie Derk submitted this photo and note: “After I finished the build of my Van’s RV-10, I thought it was only fitting to take my first long cross country trip down to where it all began. I’ve been to First Flight Airport (KFFA) a number of times before, but its meaning is so much more when you show up with a plane you built in your garage — much like Wilbur and Orville.”
Caught on camera: A near disaster
“A summer thunderstorm in Tennessee quickly turned a very nice sunset flight into a landing nightmare,” says Jon Humberd, who captured the whole thing on video and is sharing it in the hopes that all pilots can learn something from it.
Behind the scenes with Mike Patey and Scrappy
In the 19-minute video, Mike Patey, who has built some of the most interesting experimental aircraft around, talks about his newest creation, the Scrappy Cub.
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.
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.
Video: Spacewalker II
Travel to McKinney, Texas, to meet Pat Long and learn about his one-of-a-kind military-inspired Spacewalker II.
Founder of Zenair flies west
The prolific aircraft designer died peacefully at his home in Southern France.
Picture of the Day: Curiosity, joy and confidence — there’s a row for that
Ryan Barker submitted this photo and note: “Ryan Barker of Livingston, Texas, began building his Bearhawk Model 5 ‘Family Truckster’ soon after receiving the kit in March 2021. His family was eager to assist. “The kids were just helping me get a feel for the interior layout, and more specifically, how high/thick the seat cushions should be,” said Ryan. “They’ve all been flying since birth (actually before birth).” For each, their expressions say a lot, he adds.