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November 12, 2022

First Completed Bearhawk Model 5 Takes Flight

6-Seat, High-Performance Bushplane Takes to the Skies with Experienced Bearhawk Pilot

Bearhawk Aircraft has announced the first flight of a full, kit-built Model 5, opening a new era for the company's newest hot rod. Rollie Van Dorn completed the first 25 hours in the completed Bearhawk 5, comparing it to previous entries in the company lineup like the smaller, 2-seat Patrol. The 6-seater is reportedly a total sweetheart, he said. “When maneuvering, the larger Model 5 feels the same as the Patrol. Ailerons actually feel lighter. I expected this build to perform exactly the same as the prototype, and it did without exception.”

From 2015 (YouTube Version): A Truly Spectacular Sport Aviation Treasure -- For ALL Those Who Love Aviation

Join ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, as he relives his childhood start in aviation through model aircraft when he visits the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) headquarters and the AMA Museum located in Muncie, Indiana. In this video, Jim talks with Michael Smith, the Museum Director for the AMA. Even the most avid modeler will see things in this video of the Museum that they probably never knew existed. The museum&rsquo