Giant Rock- Pat Fagan

2006 Q2 Beartracks, Pat Fagan

Big Rock Runway

Big Rock Runway

In an isolated corner of the Mojave Desert you will find a truly “out of this world” destination. Giant Rock Airport was once the gathering place of UFO enthusiasts from around the world, and allegedly, visitors from beyond this world as well.
Getting There

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Making Beartracks- Amargosa Opera House

Source: 2006 Q1 Beartracks, Pat Fagan (story) & Carol Fagan (photos)
N232PF aka ‘Smokey’ Bearhawk
06q1fagan1Making Beartracks is a feature I will be providing to the Beartracks Newsletter highlighting a unique or interesting destination that is perfect for those wanting to take their Bearhawk “off-road”.

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Controlling Adverse Yaw: Reflexing the Ailerons

Source: 2005 Q3 Beartracks
As more Bearhawks get into the air we should all be prepared for widely varying comments on the way the airplane handles. Some will love it, and some will dislike it. The difference can most likely be found in how the ailerons are rigged.

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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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