How-to and Builder Tips

No need to reinvent the wheel every time. Tips and hints for builders and owners constructing and maintaining aircraft.

Glasair Wing Rotation Jig

This tip was submitted by Jerry Shilt. The picture is of some jigs I made to rotate the wing by myself and as you can...

Glasair Exhaust Systems

Noise Noise, as it pertains to our discussion here, is simply unwanted sound. Many people are bothered and angered by aircraft noise. Although in metropolitan...

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...

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...

Glasair Aft Chord Line Board

Submitted by Fred & Chris Van Raden, Glasair II-S RG builders After wing closing and before removing the wing from the jig, install the wing...

Glasair Gear Down Problem Avidance

Submitted by Bill Kramer, Glasair III builder. During recent gear cycle tests, I discovered a problem. The gear would retract but would not extend. After...

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...

Water Level Using PVC Pipe

Submitted by Bob Buckihal Here's an idea that you might pass along to others. For $20 at the local hardware store, I was able to...

Glasair Wing Closing Tip – Checking for Water Traps

Submitted by Bob Buckihul In preparation for wing closing, I scrubbed out the fuel tanks with water and Simple Green. After lots of scrubbing and...

Aileron Fabrication and Counterweight Installation

Submitted by Charles Lutin While building my Glasair Super II, I have been highly impressed at the strength and quality of the construction produced by...