Normal Takeoffs in a GlaStar
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It's amazing thinking about what it took to get you here, ready to fly your GlaStar. Congratulations! You...
Are You a Safe Pilot?
Do you consider yourself a safe pilot? Why? When you make a flight in your GlaStar, Sportsman or other aircraft, what kinds of pre-flight...
Advisory Circular: How to Stay Safe in Unfamiliar Aircraft
New AC advises pilots on how to stay safe in unfamiliar aircraft
Experimental airplane flights represent only a small component of total general aviation (GA)...
Crosswinds in a GlaStar
On a very windy, gusty Saturday Bill Janes and I flew to a nearby airport to attend an EAA Chapter meeting. Because I learned...
Crosswinds in the GlaStar
On a very windy, gusty Saturday Bill Janes and I flew to a nearby airport to attend an EAA Chapter meet ing. Because I...
Normal Landings in a GlaStar
When flying at airshows, it's not uncommon to have many aircraft of various approach speeds all headed for the same or parallel runways at...
GlaStar Stall Warning
I think a stall warning indicator (SWI) or angle of attack indicator can be an important safety aid if the danger of entering an...
First Flight or the Thrill of Having a Baby
For each airplane, first flight is only done once. In my mind, it’s the closest builders get to the thrill of having a baby.
Amazing...
Climbs in a GlaStar
I marvel at the feel and authority of the GlaStar in a climb, especially at slow airspeeds. Let's look at a normal climb, best...
Spins in a GlaStar
I did my required spin training for the instructor's rating in the second, demo GlaStar. (Learned to fly in a Luscombe, didn't enjoy spinning...