Shur-Lok Substitute
Submitted by Lou Kitz, Stoddard-Hamilton R&D
Although the Shur-Lok nuts make for a fairly easy installation, they have a cosmetic drawback. When installed from the...
Stopping Cabin Air Outflow
This tip was submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
Cabin ventilation in all Glasair models has always been excellent and entirely adequate through two eyeball vents....
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...
AoA Indicator
Submitted by Carter Boswell
The multicolor rectangle thing on the glare shield is my AOA indicator in the “up” position. When retracted it sits flush...
Method For Locating Slotted Flap Hinges
Submitted by Randy Bretton
This method was used to locate the slotted flap hinges and build the flaps on my Super II FT. One advantage of...
Glasair Tips After Two Years of Flying
Submitted by Lyle Powell
My Glasair III, "Scoot", just passed its second birthday since first flight and it continues to change and improve as problems...
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...
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...
Fuel Drains Tip
This builder tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
You know the rounded ends of the elevator and stabilizer shearwebs—the sections you cut off per...
Rib Shaping Made Easy
Submitted by Don Kinney
Fitting the wing ribs aft of the main spar can be pretty time-intensive and frustrating, so here's a system I came...