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...
My First 1000 Hours
Written by Ed Covington
I am a 1982 homebuilt Glasair from Washington State. My parts were designed by Tom Hamilton and fabricated by his company,...
Engine Break-in
Break-in of an engine refers primarily to the initial phase of operation in which the piston rings will "seat" against the cylinder walls.
Run-in refers...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Ferrying Sportsman N124MK Back to the U.S.
After having a 66-gallon Turtlepac ferry bladder installed (which allows a single stop on the southern tip of Greenland or other alternates) in the back and testing its functioning, we were fully ready, including appropriate insurance coverage and the requested permits from the UK, Denmark (for Greenland) and Canada.
Advanced Aero Announces Production of G2 and G3, Web Store, and Support Options
Advanced Aero Components (AAC) announced in a press release that the new web store is now open for business. Ian Baker, the company's CEO...
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...