Atlixco, Mexico – Trip to Avipro factory

Source: 2005 Q1&Q2 Beartracks, Mark Goldberg
On December 9, 2004 N303AP lifted off from Austin, Texas for the international flight South to the Bearhawk kit factory. After we took off, the headwind was 37 knots, so it looked like the first leg over Laredo to Monterrey Mexico would be a long one.

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Patrol Flying Report

Source: 2003 Q4 Beartracks, by Greg King
The Bearhawk Patrol is a 2-place tandem sport-utility aircraft that is heavily influenced by the 4-place Bearhawk. it has the same wingspan - 33 feet - but slightly longer wings to make up for the narrower fuselage. The flaps are longer with the inboard ends now extending all the way to the fuselage to increase effectiveness. The tail is smaller because of a slightly smaller CG range and more effective airfoil-shaped horizontal stabilizer.

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