Glasair Sportsman

[rhysmcc]

Does anyone have any experience with the Glasair Sportsman? Seems like a very capable aircraft besides the ugly roll cage/bars across the windscreen, but I've only been able to locate a couple of reviews and nothing really local (australian reps/website etc).

 

While I've enjoyed flying the Jabiru, recently flew a C172 and enjoyed the more "stable" feel and larger aircraft (but not so much the price), this guy looks like a good step up from the Jabiru without the 30-40years age of the Cessna.

 

 

[kaz3g]

Worth giving Jim Williams (maintenance engineers) at Albury a call.

 

He has one which is very nicely set up and I thnk it's for sale.

 

Kaz

 

 

[red750]

See the kit that is intended to make the Sportsman roadable:

 

http://www.airliners.net/photo/PlaneDriven/Glasair-GS-2-Sportsman/2139147/

 

 

[GlasairS11]

Hi I have many hours in a mates Sportsman, they are nothing like a 172 they are more like a 182 speed wise have a very nice feel, and with plenty of room to carry your gear.

 

Also great for short field work.

 

There is a dealer in Western Australia who can give you a ride in one. If you interested he advertises in the Aviation trader.

 

You can go to the States and build one in 2 weeks at the factory or there are a number of second hand ones available both in Australia and in the States.

 

Regards.

 

Paul

 

 

[facthunter]

Bit of time in one. Good thing. General construction method is close to optimum. (in my humble opinion) You need a couple of braces across the windscreen for strength. Nev