Tag: accident
Sportsman Cage Replacement in Cameroon, Africa
Several years ago, Tom Needham – missionary pilot in Cameroon – experienced an unforeseen downdraft on final approach into one of the many villages...
Tom Needham’s Sportsman Repair Project 2016
Editor’s note: This is a personal request from Ted Setzer to raise funding for a fuselage cage replacement, labor and travel costs for Tom...
How I Pranged my Sportsman
It was Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, and I was on a flight from my airport in Richland, WA, direct to Nehalem Bay State at...
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...
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...
Matt Freeman’ s GlaStar Accident in Alaska
I spoke with Matt Freeman this morning--he and his daughter are fine. Matt has a GlaStar taildragger with large, 26" tundra tires and likes...
GlaStar N533WW Down in Utah
Bill Wilson left Cheyenne accompanied by an RV-4 headed for a fuel stop at Wendover, UT. The agreement was to fly at 10,500 and...
Caught by Downdraft on Short Final
This report was submitted by Gary Bennett.
I am sad to report that our Glastar N241GS flipped forward on to its back and sustained major...
Man Survives Second Plane Crash
By Karen Aho - Anchorage Daily News Reporter
Republished with permission
Down in Alaska - two slightly injured - saved by GlaStar cage
I learned about flying from...
Glasair Super III
Many of you are probably wondering "What is all this I hear about a new Glasair Super Ill?" Well, prior to Sun n' Fun...