| Glasair Sportsman 2+2 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Civil kit aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Glasair |
| Status | In production |
| Produced | 2003 to date |
| Unit cost | $50,502 (full kit) |
| Developed from | Glasair GlaStar |
The Glasair Sportsman 2+2 is a single-engine, high wing, strut-braced, four seat kit aircraft, developed by the Glasair Aviation company.
The Sportman 2+2 was developed from the company's Glastar aircraft, a smaller version. The company's 'Two weeks to taxi' program provides factory-assisted assembly, while providing the owner with training in using tools and jigs. This complies with the Federal Aviation Administration's 51% construction rule, allowing issuance of a Special Certificate of Airworthiness as an amateur-built aircraft.[1][2]
The aircraft can be converted from a tricycle configuration to a tailwheel configuration in less than an hour and can also be equipped with floats and amphibious floats or tundra tires.
The aircraft was originally constructed of only fiberglass and other similar composites, but at AirVenture in 2010, it was announced there would be a new option to construct this aircraft out of carbon fiber composites instead. This model has since been completed by several customers, and is designated Sportsman TC for Turbo-Carbon, referring to its turbocharged 180 hp (134 kW) engine.
Data from Glasair website[3]
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