Yeah, if I were not still enamered with the Velocity, I would give very serious consideration to the BD4b/c.

Something about that bird really appeals to me. Built for 4 and the c is even larger and fast....

FWIW

All the best,

Chris Barber
Houston

Cpl Christopher Barber, JD.
Badge 330
Bellaire Police Department
5100 Jessamine
Bellaire, Texas 77401

713-668-0487
CBarber@BellariePolice.com
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From: Rotary motors in aircraft [flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Tom Walter [roundrocktom@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:33 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: New to the list

Ryan,

The Bearhawk is another possibility.

Typically a four seater, but Jan Gutwein added a "third row" for his smaller kids, hence flying with six
(Check your insurance rates!)
http://www.bearhawkin.com/Completed-N926JG.html

160mph (250hp) is slower than your requirements, and with 70 gallons that 1000 mile range won't happen.
Still with a 2500# Gross, Empty around 1400# not a bad payload.    For me a 500 mile range is about my bladder limit, so at 160 vs 200 mph....  About 40 minutes difference doesn't break the bank.

Tom Walter
Bearhawk Builder near Austin, TX.




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