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Sportsman
Glasair Aviation
18810 59th Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
United States
Phone: 360-435-8533
http://www.glasairaviation.com
info@glasairaviation.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 172 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 20000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 161 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1850 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 48 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 375 |
| Range (statute mi) | 733 | Landing Distance (ft) | 260 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming IO-390 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 210 | H.P. Low Range | 180 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 50 | H.P. High Range | 210 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1350 | Useful Load (lb) | 1150 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 2500 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 131 | Length (ft) | 23 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 35 | Height (ft) | 9 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
| No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 46 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel, Floats | ||
| Materials | Composite, Metal | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1500 | Number Built & Flown | 480 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $104,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $210,000 - $300,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| Engine options: Lycoming IO-360/390 and Continental CD-155. Two Weeks to Taxi program allows builders to finish the airplane in two weeks. |
