Stew and the Bear!!

[Jason S.]

Stew Dawson and the Bear during the practice and qual sessions, Reno 2015.

Jason

[Reever]

Great vid and thank you. Man, it was smokey early in the week.

[CRJpilot]

Another great video Jason!

It was nice to see the Bear run stong this year.

Don

[FlyKidChris]

Another great video Jason!

It was nice to see the Bear run stong this year.

Don

Yes - nicely done (again), Jason. Thank you.

[Jason S.]

thanks guys!! Yes, it was nice to see the Bear running strong again, even if it was on a 'stock' engine??
Jason

[grampi]

I wonder if full power is ever used on RB during take-off? Considering the climb rate this plane is capable of, it sure doesn't look like it...

[Wild Bill Kelso]

I wonder if full power is ever used on RB during take-off? Considering the climb rate this plane is capable of, it sure doesn't look like it...

Only during the time to climb and I've heard that scary story from both Lyle and Slack. I guess it was quite the ride!

[Samuel]

Love the sound of the Bear! Thanks Jason.

[Donald McMullin]

I wonder if full power is ever used on RB during take-off? Considering the climb rate this plane is capable of, it sure doesn't look like it...

I assume he has to balance the engine load (heat) with the mass air low through the small opening in the cowling at take off speed. During TTC the Bear had much smaller spinner which allowed increased mass air flow at lower climb speed. Balancing heat produced with heat removed.
Deep Enough

[omalley1537]

I wonder if full power is ever used on RB during take-off? Considering the climb rate this plane is capable of, it sure doesn't look like it...

I seem to recall one of the current/former Bear pilots saying it was out of rudder long before full power could be applied on takeoff. Can't remember for sure though.