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Builder Name:Richard Tardiff   -  
Project:   Bearhawk - Patrol   -   VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:2319.25
Total Flight Time:0.7
Total Expense:$39.00
Start/Last Date:Aug 10, 2019 - No Finish Date
Engine:Lycoming 0360
 
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Mar 13, 2024     Regrouping - (2 hours) Category: Research
Spent a few hours reviewing the work I'd left behind, searching for and ordering a prop. governor, some paint, and lexan for the skylight.
 
Aug 29, 2023     Parts - (3 hours) Category: Research
Researched and ordered battery, hinges (for cowling), and misc. hardware
 
Aug 09, 2023     Back to the Books - (5 hours) Category: Research
Reviewed the Bingelis and Prizio books to get a better picture of what needs to be done with the engine
 
Jul 04, 2023     Why Doesn't the Spinner Fit? - (2 hours) Category: Research
I had hoped to reuse the spinner from the C175 that donated the engine/prop. Upon hanging the propeller, it became all too clear that the old spinner and the carbon fiber nose bowl sourced from Bob Barrows were not compatible. Van's seems to have a solution.
 
Jun 21, 2023     Just call me Sparky - (2.5 hours) Category: Research
Dug into the subject of ignition harnesses. No conclusion at this time. Ordered misc. parts.
 
Jun 12, 2023     Seat Belts Save Lives - (2 hours)       Category: Research
More research and deliberation on seatbelts/harnesses. Finally settled on harness/belt combination from WagAero.


 
Jun 05, 2023     EXHAUSTING! - (4 hours)       Category: Research
Consulted EAA, several friends, and finally, the folks at Vetterman. Exhaust system order has been placed!


 
May 19, 2023     Engine-Prop-Spinner - (2 hours) Category: Research
Consulted several books & websites regarding the prop-spinner combination.
 
Feb 21, 2023     Review - (1.5 hours)       Category: Research
Before I get back to painting, I thought it prudent to do a little review. Watched EAA webinar on spraying paint with Ron Alexander. c. 2010.


 
May 28, 2022     Static lines - (4 hours) Category: Research
Reviewed sources on placement of static ports and line. Purchased 25 fee of 1/4" polyethylene tubing. Sourced Nylo-seal fittings.
 
Nov 19, 2021     Time Out       Category: Research
Taking a break. Back in six weeks!


 
Oct 20, 2021     Aluminum - (1 hour) Category: Research

Research preparation of aluminum pre-paint

 
Oct 06, 2021     Dynon - (2 hours) Category: Research
Review Dynon Installation manual
 
May 25, 2021     Fasteners - (1 hour) Category: Research
Reviewed FAA AC. 14.13 1B, Chapter 7--Hardware. Bring to determine appropriate fasteners for boot cowl, especially as pertains to access to avionics, etc.
 
May 24, 2021     Fabric - (2 hours) Category: Research
Reviewed AirTech manual & videos on covering fuselage.
 
May 06, 2021     Brake System Design - (4 hours) Category: Research
Sketched & re-sketched the design for the brake system.Came up with the simplest layout I could.
 
May 06, 2021     Brakes - (2.5 hours) Category: Research
Spent some time with the manuals, forums, and books, sorting out the parts and pieces of what is really an uncomplicated system.
 
May 06, 2021     Research: Brake system - (2.5 hours) Category: Research
Consulted the Bearhawk forums, Tony Bingelis, et. al. regarding choices and configurations of brake lines.
 
Apr 20, 2021     Covering Video - (2 hours) Category: Research
Reviewed AirTech video (YouTube) on covering process.
 
Feb 01, 2021     EAA Webinars - (3 hours)       Category: Research
Still self-quarantined in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Took a break from my vacation to check out the Homebuilders Week webinars. Marc Ausman's presentation on avionics was well done—good overview of the basics. I recommend it and his book, Aircraft Wiring Guide.


 
Sep 19, 2020     Avionics - (3 hours) Category: Research
Reviewed procedures for making up wiring harnesses.
 
Sep 09, 2020     Avionics - (2 hours) Category: Research
Spent a couple hours probing the mystery of avionics wiring .
 
Sep 05, 2020     Airtech 1       Category: Research
Found some useful videos on Youtube, featuring the owner of the Airtech covering system. found it most informative.


 
Sep 03, 2020     Fuel Instrumentation - (2 hours) Category: Research
Spent some time getting acquainted with aux fuel pump and how they get along with the rest of the fuel system.
 
Jun 08, 2020     Gotta have brakes - (3 hours) Category: Research
Between visitors, making coffee, and scratching my head, I spent three hours online and in the manuals sorting through the many variations of the brake system layout . After consulting with my IA, I'll likely order. single stainless flexible lines, so as to keep the number of fittings (and potential leaks) to a minimum.
 
Jun 03, 2020     Panel - (2 hours) Category: Research
Researched EFIS/EMS options. Will likely go with Dynon system. Seems to have all the capability I want and need.
 
May 07, 2020     Lights - (2 hours)       Category: Research
Still trying to determine if the wingtip light system in the RV series will work in the Bear. I have diagrams and installation docs. but i need one more look at the RV8 three hangars down...


 
Apr 11, 2020     Homework - (4 hours) Category: Research
Lacking proper internet in the hangar, I worked at home today, researching fuel systems, electrical planning, and avionics. Fuel seems pretty straightforward, except where the lines have to go around corners. Just remember that, in the absence of other external forces, like a pump, av gas runs downhill. Electrical systems, a bit more complicated, but doable. Avionics? Way too many choices, but for the sake of safety alone, I will figure it out!
 
Apr 07, 2020     Lights ? - (2 hours) Category: Research
Researched options for landing/taxi lighting.
 
Aug 29, 2019     Nuts & Bolts - (4 hours) Category: Research
Aircraft Spruce Order; nuts, bolts, etc
 
Aug 28, 2019     Shop Carts - (4 hours)       Category: Research
Built 2 rolling shop carts--dual purpose: tool management & wing transport.


 
Aug 12, 2019     You Gotta Have Wheels to Fly - (3 hours) Category: Research
��esearched tires & wheels on line
��rdered tailwheel from Bearhawk Tailwheels LLC
��rdered tires & tubes from Aircraft Spruce

 


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