Second First Flight
To fly above the earth, all alone, what a rush! This was my second first flight of my GlaStar.
The first one went without a...
EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
I recently became aware of a great battery alternative for Glasair owners. Here is the statement from their website.
About EarthX
“EarthX, Inc. is a US...
Why We Build: Life with the Sportsman Couldn’t be Better
So, how does one go about talking about the number-one thing in his life? I can say that now. I’m not married anymore. Of...
Marc’s Sportsman: Wrapping Up the Annual
When we last left N30KP’s annual inspection, the pitot-static check had been completed and I was beginning work on the rest of the airframe....
LODA
Glasair Aviation announced recently that the company received a LODA (Letter of Deviation Authority) to conduct flight training in their experimental aircraft.
A LODA authorizes...
Buying and Selling a Pre-Owned Airplane
Flying season is here, Yea! For many it’s been a very long winter with little flying. No doubt there are more thoughts of flying...
Builder’s Risk Insurance – Protection for the Parts
When a person decides to build an aircraft, there are many questions that they need to ask. Of course there are the normal kit...
Starting the Engine Safely
This tip was submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
With 650 hours on the aircraft, N54ODE recently experienced failure of the starter solenoid, which is not...
Special Introductory Pricing on Superior-Powered Sportsman: $154,995
The Sportsman can be equipped with a choice of:
Superior's High Performance 180 HP or 215 HP Engine
Hartzell, MT or Sensenich Propeller
State-of-the-Art VFR or IFR...
New Sportsman TC Announced at Oshkosh 2010
Glasair Aviation introduced the newest member of their composite piston aircraft family: the Sportsman TC, which merges the proven Sportsman high utility aircraft with...