Glastar left wing in jig

So, When Will You Be Ready to Fly?

When do you think you'll be ready to fly?" This is the question my husband Steve and I are always asked when a friend...

Bike Contortions

I got to wondering if my full-sized mountain bike would fit in the back of my Sportsman. After trying a few different methods I...
GlaStar kit

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...
Glasair RG on airport ramp

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...
GlaStar enlarged cargo door modification

Large Baggage Door for the GlaStar

If you ever thought about installing a larger cargo door for your GlaStar, now is your chance to do it. When the Glasair factory was...

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...
GlaStar landing accident

A Hard Lesson Learned

Submitted for publication by Tim Rittal. Sunday, October 7, 2007 was a beautiful evening with clear skies and calm winds, a perfect time to get...

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...
Sportsman TC

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...

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...