Clearly the M20 had the right stuff. The earliest versions became well-known for reaching impressive cruising speeds with Lycoming O-320 engines similar to those later fitted to Cessna 172s.

The Bearhawk kit came with the basic airframe, tail suspension, brake system, wings, fairings, windshield, and engine mount.

There is also an option for a more powerful engine, the 215-horsepower Lycoming IO-390. The aircraft has a fixed tricycle ...