Glasair I Retractable Gear
The Technical Support Department has noted a significant increase in builder questions related to the Glasair I kit . Although this design has been...
Instrument Panel Washers
This tip was submitted by Barry Bieber Glasair II-S RG
If you're trying to build a showplane, don't bother trying to use allen head instrument...
Testing the Airspeed Indicator
While flying off your test time, why not check your airspeed gauge? A simple, somewhat accurate way, if you have access to GPS, is...
Starting the Engine Safely
This tip was submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
With 650 hours on the aircraft, N54ODE recently experienced failure of the starter solenoid, which is not...
Fiberglass Parts Warping in Hot Storage
Glenn Culver sent this tip.
I've had a problem with warped GlaStar doors after storing them in a hot location. If I were to do it...
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...
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...
A Better Way to Fabricate Glasair Header Tank and Rudder Supports
I have, I think, found a better way to fabricate the header tank and rudder supports than the method outlined in the builder's manual—it involves...
Canopy Door Seals
Written by Bob Buckthal, Glasair II-S FT
My canopy/doors fit perfectly. And then I installed the door seal and the doors wouldn’t close. After thorough investigation...
Spray Gun Lowdown
This tip was submitted by John Top.
I had never owned a paint gun, and I researched them for my GlaStar project. I settled on...