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News stories relevant to the Glasair brand of airplanes – Glasair, Sportsman, GlaStar, and Merlin. You’ll also see a few articles about the OMF Symphony – a certified version of the GlaStar.

Glasair Merlin LSA in flight at Sun 'n Fun 2017. Image: Dan Johnson

Glasair Aviation’s Merlin LSA Pilot Review by Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson reviews the Merlin LSA at Sun 'n Fun 2017 in this video report. New and experienced pilots will enjoy Merlin's stable, easy handling...

BRS System Available for GlaStar & Sportsman

Through the efforts of GAOA member Chris Bowles, an engineered package system using off the shelf BRS components in a soft pack is available...
Rendering of the new Glasair Aviation Merlin LSA

Glasair Aviation Announces New LSA and a Diesel Sportsman

Glasair Aviation’s booth at Sun n’ Fun 2014 in Lakeland, Florida was a busy place­. The company announced a new Light Sport aircraft named...
Glasair Merlin LSA

Glasair tweaks Merlin design after LSA certificate

One month after gaining light sport aircraft (LSA) certification, Glasair Aviation is tweaking the design of the two-seat Merlin flight trainer to reduce weight...

Merlin LSA Takes First Flight

Arlington, WA - After months of careful preparation, Glasair Aviation's new light sport aircraft, Merlin, took its first flight through the skies above Arlington...

Another airplane manufacturer takes wing in Washington’s skies

By Dominic Gates, Seattle Times aerospace reporter. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently certified a composite airplane built in Washington state, just a year after its first...

Common Questions and Answers About the GlaStar

Q. Why metal wings from a company with so much experience with composites? A. The design objective's drove this decision, primarily the low-cost objective, composite's...

Glasair Owners Joining GlaStar and Sportsman Owners

The GlaStar & Sportsman Association and Glasair.org are merging into one organization with a single website! To reflect the aircraft our members are building and...

HID Xenon Landing Light Technology

Written by Dan Blumel – “XeVision” Reliable Sales HID Xenon (metal halide) lamps utilize an electrical arc rather than a filament to generate a much brighter...
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Association Update

In January 2014, the Glasair.org website which catered to builders of the low-wing Glasairs went permanently off-line. Bruce Gray, who ran it, had been...