Glasair Model Designators
The use of the SH-2 model designation and the more specific Glasair designator has caused much confusion in the past. I have not been...
Firewall Grommet Alternative
Submitted by Dace Kirk, Phoenix Composites, Mesa Arizona
At Phoenix Composites, Inc. we treat the problem of firewall grommets somewhat different. We find that there are...
Bug Plug
How to make an inexpensive plug to keep bugs out of your airplane
Buy a 100-pack of bright orange “fuzzy sticks." Used to be commonly...
Glasair Engine to Fuselage Alignment
This builder tip was submitted by David Walker, Glasair II-S RG.
Coming to the point where you want to align your engine to the firewall? The method...
Glasair Gear Door Gaps
Submitted by Neal Garvin
If your wing is still in the wing jig (and upside down) then the best way is to build the doors...
Glasair Inverted Fuel Pickup Installation
Written by Mike Jones
The flexible flop tube is Aircraft Spruce part number 0520500 which lists for $26.85. I modified two of their AN867-2 welding...
First Flight of Bruce Kirkwood’s Glasair Super II
Bruce Kirkwood reported a successful first flight today of Glasair Super II kit #2465: "Nearly eleven years in to my four year project, VH-KJX...
Safety alert: Precision Airmotive Fuel Injection Servos
Attention All Owners of aircraft with Lycoming Fuel Injected Engines. Please read these safety alerts from Precision Airmotive.
Hex plug 383493 coming loose from regulator cover.
Service...
White Powders of Fiberglass Construction
Every Glasair and GlaStar kit contains plastic bags of the white powders (guaranteed to raise the suspicions of any DEA agent!) that we know...
Taming the Tail Wheel Shimmy
Written by Will Fox, Technical Counselor, EAA Chapter 691, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Ever had a tail wheel shimmy on you? If you haven’t, consider...