Tag: flying
GlaStar Cruise
One of the best things about the GlaStar is going somewhere; a little stick pressure is all it takes. It's comfortable - get lumbar...
Climbs in a GlaStar
I marvel at the feel and authority of the GlaStar in a climb, especially at slow airspeeds. Let's look at a normal climb, best...
Normal Landings in a GlaStar
When flying at airshows, it's not uncommon to have many aircraft of various approach speeds all headed for the same or parallel runways at...
Crosswinds in a GlaStar
On a very windy, gusty Saturday Bill Janes and I flew to a nearby airport to attend an EAA Chapter meeting. Because I learned...
Normal Takeoffs in a GlaStar
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It's amazing thinking about what it took to get you here, ready to fly your GlaStar. Congratulations! You...
GlaStar Stall Warning
I think a stall warning indicator (SWI) or angle of attack indicator can be an important safety aid if the danger of entering an...
Towing the Line – Glider Operations with the GlaStar
I have been asked by representatives of many soaring clubs if the GlaStar could be a good towplane for gliders. After examining the towplane's...
Head in the Clouds
IFR Training in the Glasair Super II
Written by Craig O'Neal
It was about halfway down the Columbia River Gorge that I decided to get my...