Fiberglassing Tips
Working with fiberglass and resin is as much art as it is science. As builders gain confidence and get used to working with fiberglass,...
My First 1000 Hours
Written by Ed Covington
I am a 1982 homebuilt Glasair from Washington State. My parts were designed by Tom Hamilton and fabricated by his company,...
Technique for Cutting Stainless Engine Mount Backing Plates
This tip was submitted by Richard May, Glasair III.
I found a method that makes the job of cutting, shaping and drilling the engine mount backing...
Glasair Tail Light Mounting Block
The instructions for the Glasair call for the cutting of 2 small triangle shaped pieces of aluminum and bonding them in and then drilling...
Nutplate Jig
Submitted by Don Jessup.
Don't delay—make yourself a metal template to drill all the holes you will make for nutplates. About 1" x 2" seems...
Head in the Clouds
IFR Training in the Glasair Super II
Written by Craig O'Neal
It was about halfway down the Columbia River Gorge that I decided to get my...
Caulking Wing to Fuselage Joint
Submitted by Neal Garvin, Glasair SIIS-RG N15F
Here is something to think about when you are getting hammered in severe turbulence.
When you permanently (or for the...
Getting the Wheels All the Way Up Every Time
Tip submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
It seems that anywhere there are discussions by Glasair III builders/flyers, there continues to be talk of incomplete main...
Installing Glasair Rear Windows
Submitted by Mike Palmer
Here are some tips on installing the rear windows for those who don't have the new flanged Glasairs:
1) Be aware that as...
Glasair Vertical Stabilizer Hints
Written by Jim Dutton
When I started closing the vertical stab I decided it would be easier if I did not get in my own...