Glasair III Aircraft under $500,000
3 used Glasair III aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 1-seat · $215K – $349K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Glasair III
The Glasair III is the high-performance flagship of the Glasair line — a sleek, composite, retractable-gear two-seater capable of genuinely fast cross-country cruise. A refined amateur-built design with strong performance and build quality, it appeals to owners who want speed and efficiency in a composite two-seater.
Glasair III Specifications
Model specThe Glasair III is a 1-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 190 kt (352 km/h), a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km).
3 Glasair III For Sale
There are currently 3 used Glasair III for sale, ranging from $215,000 to $349,000, with a median asking price of $220,000.
Compare Glasair III
See how the Glasair III stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Glasair III Price & Cost
How much does a Glasair III cost? Used III prices: $215K – $349K, average $261K (median $220K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Glasair III
When buying a Glasair III, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Glasair III Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Norway | 1 |
Glasair III by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 3 |
Glasair III Safety Record
Across all III variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2020–2020. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Hayward, CA | Serious | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was t… |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Ford Heights, IL | Fatal (1) | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
NTSB records 2020–2020. Includes all Glasair III variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.