The story
The GlaStar wraps a welded steel-tube fuselage in a fiberglass shell and bolts on aluminum wings, with a taste for rough strips. The kit plane for people whose destinations have gravel.
Fun fact
The GlaStar's wings fold for storage and its gear converts between tailwheel and tricycle.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Glasair GlaStar?
High-wing two-seater with a smooth fiberglass body, a single strut per wing and wheel fairings. Tricycle or tailwheel.
How fast is the Glasair GlaStar?
Top speed is 148 kts.
How many passengers does the Glasair GlaStar carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.
How far can the Glasair GlaStar fly?
Range is about 1,250 nmi.
How big is the Glasair GlaStar?
It is 22 ft 0 in long and 35 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the Glasair GlaStar first fly?
Its first flight was in 1994.
How many Glasair GlaStars have been built?
300+ built.
How rare is a Glasair GlaStar in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Glasair GlaStar catch is worth 25 points.
