Hamilton Glasair Explained

The SH-1 tandem Glasair was an original homebuilt aircraft design by Tom Hamilton, who would use the lessons learned from this to build the Glasair I, II and III series of homebuilt aircraft.

Design

The Glasair was an all composite, low-wing tandem seat aircraft with conventional landing gear. The design was wind-tunnel tested prior to construction. The design was modified to a tricycle gear arrangement after visibility problems from the rear seat were noted on solo test flights.[1] The design flew only three times. Hamilton's partner Ted Setzer burned the prototype before moving on to the next design.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Sport Aviation. May 2014. 52. 35 Years of Fast Glas.
  2. Web site: Glasair 30th anniversary fly-in held at Flabob. 11 June 2014.
  3. Flying Magazine. Glasair RG. Peter Garrison. November 1983. 49.
  4. Web site: Aircraft Spruce Glasair. 11 June 2014.