| Glasair
Aviation, LLC is proud to offer you the sleek and exciting Glasair
III. This aircraft has been designed for pilots who demand the
highest performance, while expecting outstanding utility, strength,
quality and proven reliability -- in short, the Glasair III is
for those who demand the ultimate kitplane! |
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Glasair III
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| PERFORMANCE* |
300 h.p. |
| Top Speed (sea level) |
300 mph / 260 knots |
| Top Speed (18,000 ft.) |
327 mph / 284 knots (turbo) |
| Cruise Speeds (TAS) |
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| 75% at 24,000 ft |
313 mph / 272 knots (turbo) |
| 75% at 17,500 ft |
290 mph / 252 knots (turbo) |
| 75% at 8,000 ft |
258 mph / 224 knots |
| 65% at 8,000 ft |
248 mph / 216 knots |
| Stall Speeds (Solo) |
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| Slotted Flaps |
73 mph / 63 knots |
| Standard Flaps |
80 mph / 69 knots |
| Best Rate of Climb Speed |
130 mph / 113 knots |
| Best Angle of Climb Speed |
100 mph / 87 knots |
| Maneuvering Speed |
201 mph / 174 knots |
| Never Exceed Speed (Vne) |
335 mph / 291 knots |
| Rate of Climb |
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| Solo Weight |
2990 ft/min |
| Gross Weight |
2140 ft/min |
| Roll Rate |
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| Standard Wing |
140 |
| Extended Wing |
90 |
| Range |
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| Range Standard Fuel VFR Reserve |
mi. 1219 |
| Range Standard Fuel VFR Reserve |
n.m. 1060 |
| Range Extended Fuel VFR Reserve |
mi. 1421 |
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Range Extended Fuel VFR Reserve
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n.m. 1236 |
| Service Ceiling |
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| Normally aspirated |
24,000 ft |
| Turbocharged |
30,000+ ft. |
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*These conservative performance numbers are based on our customer's actual experience utilizing constant speed propellers and calibrated fuselage mounted static ports. Many Glasair III owners report higher performance speeds. Range is based on total fuel capacity with VFR reserve.
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Fuselage Length |
21.3 ft |
| Wing Span (Standard) |
23.3 ft |
| Wing Span (Extended) |
27.3 ft |
| Maximum Height |
7.5 ft |
| Cabin Width |
42 in |
| Fuel Capacity (usable) |
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| Main Tank (Wing) |
65 gal |
| Header Tank |
8 gal |
| Wing Tip Extensions |
11 gal |
| Baggage Capacity |
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| Baggage Weight |
100 lbs |
| Baggage Space |
12 cu ft |
| Wing Data |
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| Wing Area |
81.3 sq ft |
| Wing Tip Extension Area |
10.2 sq ft |
| Aspect Ratio |
6.20 |
| Aspect Ratio/Tip Extension |
7.64 |
| G-Limits (2,120lbs/Aerobatic) |
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| Limit Loads |
+6/-4 G's |
| Ultimate Loads |
+9/-6 G's |
| Empty Weight |
1,625 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
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| Standard Wing |
2,400 lbs |
| Extended Wing |
2,500 lbs |
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