Couple Goals: How Erin and Paul Built Their Bearhawk 5
A husband-and-wife team on building a Bearhawk 5, flying it to Oshkosh and turning it into a flying camper.
Erin and Paul built their own airplane together. In Episode 336, they explain how they chose a Bearhawk 5, worked through the build and celebrated by flying it to Oshkosh.
- 01Choosing which airplane to build
- 02How a builder assist program helps first-time builders
- 03Balancing the build with work and home
- 04Why the Bearhawk 5 cruises fast and lands slow
- 05Turning it into a modular camping setup
Choosing the kit
They explain how they picked their airplane and navigated the world of kits.
The build
A builder assist program guided them through the process, with help from mentors and friends in the aviation community.
What’s next
They plan to convert the Bearhawk into a modular camping setup for a nomadic life of flying and travel.
Erin and Paul
Erin and Paul are a husband-and-wife pilot team who built their own Bearhawk 5.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bearhawk 5?
A kit airplane designed to cruise fast and land slow. Erin and Paul built one together.
What is a builder assist program?
A program that guides first-time builders through constructing a kit aircraft.
