Glasair Aircraft Owners Association

Lifestyle

Seat Cushion for the Tall Aviator

Lifestyle

Titan Engine Discount for GAOA

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Carbon Fiber Elevator Rib Reinforcements

GAOA Members - May 22, 2007 0

This tip was sent by Michael Harfst. An extra note for anyone considering a stiffener for the elevator end rib. I have the fiberglass tips...

How to & Builder Tips

Aileron Riveting for Solo Riveters

Don McCall - December 1, 2000 0

Riveting the top skins to the aileron nose ribs as described in the builder’s manual is pretty awkward (if not impossible) for solo riveters,...

Prop gauged by spinner. Photo: Randi Ernst

Propeller and Spinner Installation Tips

How to & Builder Tips June 11, 2009

Look Ma, No Mags!

Glasair December 1, 1998

Baffle Seals

Dan Horton - February 9, 2014 0

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...

Mods

GlaStar Exhaust Alternative

Paul Oswald - March 15, 2008 0

After 900 hours and one or two welding repairs our stock GlaStar exhaust was no longer serviceable or able to be repaired. The stock...

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.

Glasair RG Service Alert: Hydraulic Actuator Washer

Maintenance May 24, 2003

Glasair Fuel System Warning Sensors

Maintenance June 6, 2015

Aircraft Spruce rudder pedals in GlaStar

Aileron Fabrication and Counterweight Installation

How-to and Builder Tips September 10, 1998

Airplane Camping in a Sportsman

Alan Negrin - November 28, 2007 0

Some years ago I purchased a used, flying Glasair 1 RG. At the time, that airplane fulfilled my mission for going fast and doing...

It’s Not About the Airplanes, But the People

Lifestyle June 17, 2014

Airport Requirements and Insurance

Ownership February 20, 2018

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Glasair Merlin on its first test flight in Arlington, Washington.

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ABOUT US

The Glasair Aircraft Owners Association is the one must-join association for Glasair, GlaStar, Sportsman 2+2, Merlin, and OMF Symphony builders, owners, pilots, and enthusiasts. If you’re currently building, flying—or dreaming of building and flying one—this is the place for you! We are not affiliated with Glasair Aviation, LLC., but we maintain a great working relationship. Our members can be found worldwide.

Disclaimer: This website contains information submitted by our members about building their airplanes. Some methods they employ may differ from the factory instructions. Builders are advised that they are responsible for their own construction methods and should check with the factory if any of the information included on this website differs from the factory manuals. The Glasair Aircraft Owners Association has not checked the accuracy or safety of any information included on these web pages and any users of this information do so completely at their own risk.