Survival Gear
As we prepared to embark on our grand tour of Canada and Alaska survival equipment became a major concern. But we should always give...
Garbage In, Garbage Out
A funny thing happens when you depend so much on computers. Faced with the prospect of testing the new Dynon autopilot but not having...
Additional Builder Documents or Loose Paper Management
The last couple of summers I have had the opportunity to travel around the country looking at a number of Glasairs being offered for sale....
Are You a Test Pilot?
Who do you think of when you hear the term, ‘Test Pilot’? I’d bet many, if not most of you, think first of Chuck...
Glasair Aviation Offering Free Aft Seat Option at Oshkosh 2015
In celebration of AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, Glasair Aviation is adding the aft seat option to any Two Weeks To Taxi Sportsman order placed before...
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...
Zenair Announces 2500# Floats for GlaStar and Sportsman Aircraft
Because customers have been asking for them, Zenair has been developing a 2500 pound float kit for the GlaStar and Sportsman aircraft. The work...
Airport Requirements and Insurance
We've seen an increase in the insurance requirements that airports are imposing on tenants. These requirements used to be just to have the airport...
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...
Engine Overhaul
As part of requirement to obtain my A&P certificate, I was to witness a few more engine overhauls, so I called Poplar Grove Airmotive...