You have won me over with Glastar Sportsman 2+2! Would like to eventually have one with tri landing gear. They seem to be of great quality and being very solid!
I have 15 or twenty hours in one. It is definitely a good airplane. But it is WAY too tight in the cockpit. If I were to build one I'd either build it a lot wider, or else I'd make it a two place like a super cub. It is just too narrow inside to be considered a four seater. But that was the only complaint I had with it.
I love this airplane I want one very much but what I would like to know that I have not been able to find anywhere is how much baggage can you fit with 4 passengers. I would love to see pictures of four people sitting in the airplane with baggage.
Yes - the Sportsman's typical empty weight is only 1350 pounds. The trailer does not to be beefy. See more: glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-hauler/
Not sure if you are monitoring this video still but...I am considering a Glasair as my first plane. I am just starting my piloting “career” and my local flying club seems to be pretty busy. Wonder if it’s worth considering? Or too much for a new pilot?
I think Glasair needs to stick with what they are the best at, that badass Glasair III that goes 3 hundred miles per hour at 11 gallons per hour, that pulls up to 5 g's withour breaking a sweat. Maybe strengthen the gear on it and put some big flaps so we could land it on undeveloped grass strips too
If only the general aviation corps and financiers get the fact that, that is a ton of cash. Financing at lower rates needs to happen or ga will not flourish and will remain the hobby of the rich or very well to do. Funny the air belongs to all,of us. Assuming a 2000 hr build time with costs of components (efis displays are way over priced) including engine. $125,000 should buy a lot of airplane and still leave 20k+ profit. 40k for components, 40 k to build, 20 k for engine, 20k for profit r search etc. just my opinion is all! And used certified airplane prices are just ridiculous, hence all the planes for sale for years at a time. Fair market value gets things sold! Inflated prices keeps thing in the “for sale” column!
yolanda jerginson Don’t give me your arrogance. Many people have changed this planet and they’re not rich, because they chose to do something good not good for them!
yolanda jerginson So eloquent with words and yet ghetto in the same sentence! Just another troll, I bet that you were just waiting for your computer or whatever to give you notification of my answer ha ha. You have revealed your true nature as one of the little ones. When faced by superior intellect you resort to calling names and using foul language, I figured as much! I have been a pilot since 1995, I worked hard to pay for it. I have flown jets, props and rotary wing. I just never had quite enough extra to actually own one, although I could purchase one easily, almost bought an L-29, yes there is difference.. Lastly, I served the greater good as a fire fighter for 35 years and don’t regret one minute of it and I would not call myself poor by any means. As a matter of fact I directly saved two person’s lives and indirectly so many others. I would not trade that for a million bucks or to own aircraft. Don’t bother replying, I owned you, live with it get a life!
You have won me over with Glastar Sportsman 2+2! Would like to eventually have one with tri landing gear. They seem to be of great quality and being very solid!
I have 15 or twenty hours in one.
It is definitely a good airplane. But it is WAY too tight in the cockpit. If I were to build one I'd either build it a lot wider, or else I'd make it a two place like a super cub. It is just too narrow inside to be considered a four seater.
But that was the only complaint I had with it.
I love this airplane I want one very much but what I would like to know that I have not been able to find anywhere is how much baggage can you fit with 4 passengers. I would love to see pictures of four people sitting in the airplane with baggage.
Currently doing an AESP project on this aircraft.
Would a 3/4 ton truck be sufficient to haul/pull the sportsman, on an appropriate trailer,on a trip?
Yes - the Sportsman's typical empty weight is only 1350 pounds. The trailer does not to be beefy. See more: glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-hauler/
Not sure if you are monitoring this video still but...I am considering a Glasair as my first plane. I am just starting my piloting “career” and my local flying club seems to be pretty busy. Wonder if it’s worth considering? Or too much for a new pilot?
The Sportsman and GlaStar are mellow and as easy to fly as a 152 or 172.
Looks like a fantastic plane, but $190,000... ouch!
Bought standard kit for usd45k but now went up twice as much now
I want one
Do glastars make good bush planes.
Yes if set up that way.
Lol, "next of kin" was a bit of a Freudian slip. Might have missed an editing opportunity. Still some good dark humor value though.
And the irony is that it's the grandchildren, not the grandparents...
I think Glasair needs to stick with what they are the best at, that badass Glasair III that goes 3 hundred miles per hour at 11 gallons per hour, that pulls up to 5 g's withour breaking a sweat. Maybe strengthen the gear on it and put some big flaps so we could land it on undeveloped grass strips too
Geez, why would you say that? I only did a demo flight in one, but it's a great flying plane.
If only the general aviation corps and financiers get the fact that, that is a ton of cash. Financing at lower rates needs to happen or ga will not flourish and will remain the hobby of the rich or very well to do. Funny the air belongs to all,of us. Assuming a 2000 hr build time with costs of components (efis displays are way over priced) including engine. $125,000 should buy a lot of airplane and still leave 20k+ profit. 40k for components, 40 k to build, 20 k for engine, 20k for profit r search etc. just my opinion is all! And used certified airplane prices are just ridiculous, hence all the planes for sale for years at a time. Fair market value gets things sold! Inflated prices keeps thing in the “for sale” column!
agreed
yolanda jerginson Don’t give me your arrogance. Many people have changed this planet and they’re not rich, because they chose to do something good not good for them!
yolanda jerginson oh and I can handle all three axis, that would yaw pitch and roll, x y and z is for CAD
yolanda jerginson So eloquent with words and yet ghetto in the same sentence! Just another troll, I bet that you were just waiting for your computer or whatever to give you notification of my answer ha ha. You have revealed your true nature as one of the little ones. When faced by superior intellect you resort to calling names and using foul language, I figured as much!
I have been a pilot since 1995, I worked hard to pay for it. I have flown jets, props and rotary wing. I just never had quite enough extra to actually own one, although I could purchase one easily, almost bought an L-29, yes there is difference.. Lastly, I served the greater good as a fire fighter for 35 years and don’t regret one minute of it and I would not call myself poor by any means. As a matter of fact I directly saved two person’s lives and indirectly so many others. I would not trade that for a million bucks or to own aircraft. Don’t bother replying, I owned you, live with it get a life!
Do you think I could take 3 other adult passengers with camping gear on this plane?
No. It's perfect for two adults plus a lot of gear.
Glasair Aircraft Owners Association including the pilot?
@@chrissequioa4376 Yes -pilot plus passenger plus gear. You could have three people on board, but the rear passenger would limit your gear space.
you could take all those people and all that gear but I don't think you'd get airborne unless it was a cold clear day at sea level ...
the back seat is not really suitable for two adults - maybe two kids or a big dog
My future midlife crisis mistress. My wife was ok with it ;)
Too expensive.
You can buy a real airplane for the price of the sportsman.