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Glasair (I, II and III)

The Glasair

“The kit plane that thinks it's a racer.”

ICAO type code GLAS

First catch: 25 points in Bogey
Glasair (I, II and III), The Glasair
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Max speed
252 kts (Glasair III)
Engines
1x Lycoming (180-300 hp, by model)
Crew
1
Max passengers
1
Typical config
side-by-side 2-seat
Built
2,400+ (I, II and III)

The story

The Glasair brought slick fiberglass speed to homebuilding: a two-seat kit plane that cruises faster than most factory four-seaters. Built in garages, flown like it's timed.

Fun fact

The 300 hp Glasair III tops out around 290 mph at sea level, from a kit.

Quick answers

How do you identify a Glasair (I, II and III)?

Sleek low-wing two-seater with a bubble canopy, smooth rivet-free skin and short wings. Comes as taildragger or tricycle, some with retractable gear.

How fast is the Glasair (I, II and III)?

Top speed is 252 kts (Glasair III).

How many passengers does the Glasair (I, II and III) carry?

Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.

When did the Glasair (I, II and III) first fly?

Its first flight was in 1979.

How many Glasair (I, II and III)s have been built?

2,400+ (I, II and III) built.

How rare is a Glasair (I, II and III) in Bogey?

COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Glasair (I, II and III) catch is worth 25 points.

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