This 2001 Glasair II Is an Efficient, Experimental ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 2001 Glasair II.

General aviation aircraft built by individual pilots from plans and kits have been around since the early days of aviation, but the gradual adoption of construction using fiberglass and other composite materials revolutionized the experimental category during the 1970s and 1980s. The Glasair line of sleek piston singles was at the forefront of the composite trend.

Homebuilt aircraft enthusiasts found composites attractive because they made it easier to construct lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic airplanes. The materials and techniques used to build the aircraft traveled a long road to FAA approval for certified aircraft, but pilots who built their own experimental models were quick to employ composites. Their success helped move composites into the mainstream faster. 

This 2001 Glasair II has 300 hours on the airframe and 400 hours since overhaul on its 200 hp Lycoming IO-360 engine. The aircraft is equipped with a Hartzell propeller and wingtip extensions. It IFR panel includes a BendixKing GPS/nav/com, KX 155 nav/com, Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin G5 multifunction instrument, Century 2000 autopilot, Stratos ADS-B in and out, Shadin altitude management system and an EC100 digital fuel management system.

Pilots looking for high performance and efficiency in a modern experimental two-seater should consider this 2001 Glasair II, which is available for $170,000 on AircraftForSale.

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