The Glasair is the ultimate high performance aircraft. With its Lycoming engine, the Glasair is a fast, sleek, aerobatic cross-country machine that will take you across the country in mere hours, not days. Nonetheless, its approach and touchdown speeds are easy to work with. The first time most people go out for a flight in a Glasair, the combination of performance and handling qualities absolutely amazes them!
To learn more about the differences between Glasair models, see this article by Cliff Faber.
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Performance
| Glasair I | Super II-FT | Super II-RG | III | |
| Horsepower | 160 | 180 | 180 | 300 |
| Top Speed (TAS, Sea Level) [mph/kt] | 226/196 | 228/198 | 238/207 | 290/252 |
| Cruise Speeds (TAS) [mph/kt] | ||||
| 75% power at 8,000′ | 221/192 | 210/183 | 221/192 | 278/242 |
| 65% power at 8,000′ | 204/177 | 214/186 | 264/230 | |
| Stall Speeds (Max Gross Weight) | ||||
| No Flaps (Vs) Standard Wing | 80/70 | 80/70 | 86/75 | |
| (Vs) Optional Wing Tip Extensions | 77/67 | 77/67 | 82/71 | |
| Full Flaps (Vso) Standard Flaps & Wings | 62/54 | 73/63 | 73/63 | 78/68 |
| (Vso) Slotted Flaps Standard Wings | 68/59 | 68/59 | 73/63 | |
| (Vso) Slotted Flaps, Wingtip Extensions | 63/55 | 63/55 | 67/58 | |
| Never Exceed Speed (Vne) | 260/226 | 260/226 | 260/226 | 335/291 |
| Rate of Climb Solo [fpm] | 1900 | 2700 | 2700 | 2990 |
| Rate of Climb Max Gross [fpm] | 1300 | 1700 | 1700 | 2140 |
| Range @ Cruise and Standard Fuel VFR Reserve [sm/nm] | 1000/868 | 1446/1258 | 1520/1322 | 1239/1077 |
| Range 65% Optional 81 gal. Fuel VFR Reserve | 1690/1469 | 1776/1544 | 1454/1265 | |
| Fuel Consumption (65%) [gal/h] | 9.2 | 9.2 | 13.5 |
Specifications
| Fuel Capacity Standard Wing Tank | 36 | 40 gal | 62 gal | 62 gal |
| Fuel Capacity Standard Header Tank | 6 | 8 gal | 8 gal | 8 gal |
| Optional Wingtip Extension Tanks | 11 gal | 11 gal | 11 gal | |
| Baggage Capacity [ft³] | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Baggage Capacity [lb] | 80 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cabin Width | 39.75″ | 42″ | 42″ | 42″ |
| Wingspan [ft] | 23.3 | 23.3 | 23.3 | 23.3 |
| W/ Optional Wingtip Extensions [ft] | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 | |
| Length [ft] | 19.2 | 20.7 | 20.7 | 21.4 |
| Wing Area [ft²] | 81.3 | 81.3 | 81.3 | 81.3 |
| W/ Optional Wingtip Extensions [ft²] | 91.5 | 91.5 | 91.5 | |
| Wing Loading [lb/ft²] | 20.91 | 25.8 | 25.8 | 29.5 |
| W/ Optional Wingtip Extensions [lb/ft²] | 24 | 24 | 27.3 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| W/ Optional Wingtip Extensions | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | |
| Empty Weight Typical [lb] | 1000 | 1350 | 1350 | 1625 |
| Max Gross Weight Typical [lb] | 1700 | 2100 | 2100 | 2400 |
| W/ Optional Wingtip Extensions | 2200 | 2200 | 2500 | |
| Structural Loads [g] | ||||
| Limit Load | +4/-1 | +6/-4 | +6/-4 | +6/-4 |
| Ultimate Load | +6/-4 | +9/-6 | +9/-6 | +9/-6 |
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