Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair II
Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft · United States · first flew 1989 · light aircraft
The Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair II is an American amateur-built aircraft designed by Tom Hamilton. It was produced by Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft and later Glasair Aviation as a kit for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.34 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single Lycoming O-360 engine
- Two-seat amateur-built design
Look for a low-wing two-seat kit aircraft powered by a four-cylinder Lycoming O-360.
Specifications
- The Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair II has a length of 6.34 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 383 km/h (238 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Glasair II was first flown in 1989. It was developed from the Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair I.
Variants
Variants include the II-S and the Super II FT, RG and TD.
Where you'll see it
It remained in production in 2012; 1,200 were flying by December 2011. It carries a pilot and one passenger.
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