GLASTAR & SPORTSMAN

O-360, fixed pitch, Van's induction system and baffling. Photo: Martin Baumer
How to & Builder Tips

GlaStar Air Induction Tips

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Air induction placement: Place your air induction NACA scoop on the lower left side of the cowling. In tuft testing, this area had straight...
How to & Builder Tips

Baffle Seals

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Good baffle seals are critical if the airplane is to spend time hanging on the prop at full throttle. These are AMS3320-spec glass-reinforced silicone, using...

Spins in a GlaStar

Flying
GlaStar nose wheel bearings. Photo: Arlo Reeves.

Wheel Bearings

How to & Builder Tips

Cool Tools

How to & Builder Tips

Common Questions and Answers About the GlaStar

GlaStar & Sportsman

GLASAIR

Glasair has in stock three different number stainless steel washers. The (522-5626-003) washer has a 3/8" ID inner hole for use in the G-I and II main gear retract actuators which also have a 3/8" shaft. The (522-5626-001) washer has a 7/16" ID hole for use in the G-I and II nose gear actuator and the G-III main gear actuators. The (522-5626-005) washer has a ½" ID for use in the G-III nose gear actuator.
Maintenance

Glasair RG Service Alert: Hydraulic Actuator Washer

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The Glasair Technical Support Desk was recently contacted by the builder of a flying Glasair II who had a hydraulic fluid leak around the...
How-to and Builder Tips

Glasair Engine Cooling

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These mods have been documented in the past but mainly on Sportsmans and GlaStars. I want to add that the Glasair with its tight...

Changing the GlaStar Seat Back Angle

How-to and Builder Tips

Glasair Wheel Pants and Nose Gear Strut Fairings

How-to and Builder Tips

Fitting A McCauley Propeller on a 4-Cylinder Lycoming-Engine Glasair

How to & Builder Tips

Accident Briefs, September 1994

Flying

PEOPLE & PLACES

A GlaStar wing under construction.
Ownership

Builder’s Risk Insurance – Protection for the Parts

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When a person decides to build an aircraft, there are many questions that they need to ask. Of course there are the normal kit...

GlaStar N533WW Down in Utah

Flying

Ferrying Sportsman N124MK Back to the U.S.

GlaStar & Sportsman
Glastar left wing in jig

So, When Will You Be Ready to Fly?

GlaStar & Sportsman
How many people can escape a shower under one GlaStar wing? John Lake, Steve Tillinghast, Margaret & Charlie Burton, Heidi Tillinghast, Mike & Teri Ray, Arlo Reeves, Dave Ammenti and photographer Ann Walker can.

The 8th Annual Columbia Fly-In is a Success!

Events
Dave Hulse landing his GlaStar

Normal Landings in a GlaStar

Flying

 

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