The Glasair II is composite kit build aircraft from the 1980s. It excels at efficient cross country travel with functional seating for two adults and light bags. Generally equipped with Lycoming 4 or 6 cylinder engines Glasairs turn avgas into miles at a rate matched by few conventional aircraft.
Kit, or experimental amateur built, aircraft can have a great deal of variation. Details as provided by Glasair can be found here for all models.
Specs for N6HB (standard wing tips)
| TAS (Typical Cruise) | 160kts |
| GPH (Typical Cruise) | 8gph |
| Ceiling | 14000ft |
| Fuel | 36 gal |
| Empty Weight | 1150lbs |
| Max gross | 1900lbs |
| Baggage (forward, typical) | 40lbs |
| Baggage (aft, typical) | 50lbs |
| Takeoff (ground roll, sea level) | 1250ft |
| Landing (Ground roll, sea level) | 1500ft |