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Robert "Bob" Barrows is an aircraft designer, mechanical engineer, aircraft engine builder, and A&P licensed aviation mechanic.[1]
He is the designer of the Bearhawk Patrol, Companion,[2] 4-Place, and Model 5[3] light aircraft and the Bearhawk LSA light-sport aircraft.[4][5] Prior to designing the first aircraft in the Bearhawk series, the 4-Place, Bob designed and built a STOL high wing plane and an aerobatic biplane.[5]
In April 2019, Bob was injured in a landing accident in his own Bearhawk LSA design.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". R&B Aircraft. Archived from the original on 4 July 2009. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Bearhawk Companion". Bearhawk Aircraft. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Bearhawk Builds First New Model 5". Flying Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Capable Homebuilt Performer". AOPA. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Bob Barrows on Airplane Design". Bearhawk Aircraft. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Bearhawk Designer Bob Barrows Injured in Landing Crash". Kitplanes Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2023.