Owner & Builder Support
For Carlson Owners & Builders
Whether your Carlson has been flying for thirty years or is still in pieces in the shop, we want to know about it.
Existing Aircraft Owners
Own a Carlson Aircraft? We Want to Hear From You.
Carlson aircraft have been built and flown by their owners for nearly four decades. Hearing from the people who own them helps us understand the fleet today, what support is needed, and which documentation matters most.
When you contact us, it helps to include as much of the following as you can:
Helpful details
- Model (Sparrow Ultralight, Sport Special, Sparrow II, Sparrow II XTC, or other)
- Serial number, if known
- N-number, if registered
- Where the aircraft is located
- Engine installed
- Current condition
- Photographs
- What support you need
Builders
Unfinished Carlson Projects
Many Carlson kits were started and never finished. Some have changed hands several times, and some arrive with an incomplete set of parts or paperwork. If you have an unfinished Sparrow or other Carlson project — whether you are continuing the build, restoring one, or have just acquired one — tell us about it.
Let us know the model, how far along the project is, what parts and documents came with it, and where you need help. We will tell you honestly what we can and cannot assist with.
Parts & Components
Carlson Parts & Components
Online parts ordering is not currently available. If you need a Carlson-specific component, replacement part, documentation, or technical assistance, contact us with details about your aircraft.
Please include the model, serial number if known, and a description or photos of the part. Not every legacy component is currently available, but we will look into each request.
Documentation
Manuals, Drawings & Technical Information
Additional Carlson Aircraft documentation is being organized and digitized.
As documents are reviewed, they will be published here. In the meantime, if you need information for a specific aircraft, send us a technical or documentation inquiry.
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Manuals
Assembly, operating, and maintenance manuals.
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Drawings
Construction and assembly drawings.
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Service Information
Service letters, bulletins, and updates.
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Historical Brochures
Original Carlson Aircraft sales literature.
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Technical Documents
Other technical references.
Have original Carlson manuals, drawings, or brochures? We would be grateful to hear from you — copies help us preserve the record for every owner.
Aircraft Registry
Reconnecting With the Carlson Fleet
Carlson Aircraft would like to reconnect with the owners of existing Carlson aircraft. Registering your aircraft with us helps us understand how many Sparrows and other Carlson designs are still flying, under construction, or in storage — and lets us contact you with support information that applies to your aircraft.
Registration is private. We do not publish owner information.
A note on regulations
Historical compliance of a particular configuration with FAR Part 103 does not mean that every aircraft, including modern or modified examples, meets Part 103 today. Owners are responsible for determining the correct regulatory category for their aircraft.
Owners and builders are responsible for the airworthiness of their aircraft and for operating within applicable regulations and limitations. For questions about a specific aircraft, call (605) 299-1175 or email info@flycarlson.com.
Owner & Builder Support
Tell us about your aircraft or project, and we will get back to you.