Spoiler Bumps on Half Fork Gear Doors
Submitted by Jim Sipprelle, Glasair I RG
Jim Sipprelle sent Stoddard-Hamilton a fax about some spoiler bumps that he has tried on his landing gear half...
Modifying 180 HP Lower Cowl to Clear 200 HP Engine
Initial installation of the 200hp engine (slightly wider than 180 hp) in my Glasair-II resulted in contact between the heads of the two forward...
Glasair Elevator Trim Cable Crimping Tool
The 3/64" elevator trim cables in the Glasair are secured with two NicoPress sleeves (P/N 450-0002-015) per end. Stoddard-Hamilton supplies these sleeves because they’re...
Transponder Performance
Submitted by Evan Julber, Bend Oregon
I’d like to relay to the group two conversations I’ve had with others regarding transponder performance.
A friend of mine...
A Farewell to (Rusty) Arms
Submitted by by Mike Palmer, Glasair I/II FT
Three hints—two about aileron counterweight arms, one about easing maintenance of the brake master cylinders.
When mandatory Service Bulletin...
Cooling Ramps
These are cowling inlet ramps that help significantly with keeping cylinder head temperatures down during extended climbs in hot weather. They can be ordered...
Stainless-Steel Exhaust Systems
The installation and inspection of your aircraft’s exhaust system are fairly straightforward subjects, but we get enough queries from both Glasair and GlaStar builders...
Measuring Catalyst
Submitted by Art Chard - Glasair FT
When using an eye dropper to measure catalyst, hold the eye dropper vertically. If it is held horizontally...
Cake Frosting Applicator for Applying Resin/Mill Fiber Mix Warning
I recently heard a great suggestion for applying the resin/mill fiber mixture to the rib and spar tops of wings, stabilizers, rudders, etc. The...
Glasair Elevator Internal Arm Counterweight
This builder hint was John Schroeder. The procedures were used on a Glasair Super IIS FT
Background
In step 2N7, the process starts by cutting the lead sheet...