The Glasair and GlaStar aircraft significantly impacted the world of composite homebuilt aircraft.
Invented by Tom Hamilton, the Glasair series included diverse models like the Glasair I, IIS, and III, offering various configurations such as tricycle, taildragger, and retractable gear, with some models designed for high performance.
The GlaStar, introduced later, was noted for its versatility, including its suitability as a floatplane, and individually outsold each model in the Glasair series.
How the Glasair and the GlaStar changed the world of composite homebuilts.
Glasair I as a tricycle.Glasair I as a taildragger.Tom Hamilton holding court at OshKosh ‘94, the year he introduced the GlaStar.The Glasair IIS in its tricycle configuration.The Glasair III, which actually preceded the IIS…the III is for 300 mph and 300 hp.The Glasair IIS in retractable format….near Mount Baker in Washington.The GlaStar…it outsold each model of the Glasair series, but not the series total.The GlaStar on floats….an ideal floatplane.GlaStar on final approach.Glasair 1 RG
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