Search results

Thanks. What I meant was if the parts you're joining don't align right, but set. Wasn't sure you could un do it. But if cutting, and/or heating to separate is fine so you can try again, that's a good answer. Saw a glasair wing build on youtube, 3 guys working together...looked like they had...

Do you think composites are more easy to build than the aluminum frames like RVs? I've not attempted either, but videos of the the construction process looks like the RVs are easier to build. The composites look messy, and seem to require two or more people working at a time. Also wondering...

"I've been considering a Glasair III. I have a friend who has a kit started but needs to sell... Could be a great way to get into the kit game." Casey, did you pull the trigger? If so, is composite building as expected, or frustrating?

My wife and I would fit in that easily. Believe I prefer the 160-hp too, though the 118-hp numbers from Van's website are pretty impressive. My parents didn't raise me well. They bought me Lincoln Logs instead of an Erector Set. But the Van's construction plans read almost like recipe books...

Light pitch/slight nose up = 2-3 deg? Little power = Vso * 1.15/1.2?

So that's a tilt up canopy?

Saw a comment on a youtube video. Guy said AA1 was good transition plane for the Glasairs. Recommended 30 hours in one before transition. How is your Questair easier to land?

I've heard good things about Mooney's too. Never flown one, but only repeat criticism I hear is the landings can be hard...little absorption in the landing gear.

Tracking! Beautiful build. Can't help but ask, how much time do you have invested in the build, and when finished, are the wings still removable for storage? What is the width of the cockpit, and which engine & prop did you get?

Thanks Yakdriver. Will definitely do the aerobatic course. I was already leaning in that direction. I believe everyone should, and my plan is to do that before getting my IFR. I'm not worried about forced landings, but am an abundance of caution, "know before you go" kind of person. I don't...

Very encouraging! Thank you. Puts the 6 and 7 on my radar too. Will ask you same question I asked So Cal RV Flyer. Any pref for TG vs Trike? Also, any thoughts on which would do better in an off-field, controlled landing (think soybean-like row crops...weedy/soft bush vs a corn field, I...

Vso @ 43 KIAS is pretty impressive. Do you have a pref for the 9A over the 9?

Anyone still on this thread, I'd appreciate reply. Like Mafoo, I'm looking at RV vs Glasair I and IIs. My mission is speed and efficiency for cross country (3 hour commutes 1x per week, with occasional 4 hour 1 way trips and back 2x year with my wife). New to GA, arriving late (50 y/o), and...