Bear Perkins

[BryceKat 125]

Anyone found a good replacement for Bear Perkins and his 582 fuel system supplies? He always had the right stuff! Who are y’all using? Thanks, Bryce 

[ChrisBolkan 130]

Hi Bryce! I had not heard of Bear Perkins so I sure can't help, but just want to say Hi!

I picked up a little ridge runner II ultralight that I am currently tinkering with while my Fat Avid is down for repairs to the starter / and probably sprag clutch assembly. 

The Ridge runner is a hoot! What a little ripper of a plane! It's fun doing the first flights and working the bugs out.

[BryceKat 125]

Hi Chris, good to hear from you! That Ridge Runner looks like a blast! Like a little Avid.

[ChrisBolkan 130]

More like a tiny Superb Cub. It has conventional ailerons and flaps. Plus rudder trim! Who puts that on an ultralight with pull start? It is a ton of fun, but after flying my massive 700 lb empty weight Fat Avid, this feels like I am trying to fly a leaf!