Cyanoacrylate Glues
Wherever the instructions call for temporarily bonding something in place using HotMelt glue or Body Putty (Bondo) I reach for my ZAP.
ZAP is a...
Splitting the Glasair Main Fuel Tanks
DO NOT split your main fuel tank. We split ours and I don't think is was worth it. Use the check valves to prevent...
Fillers and Sanding Material
Q: How about some comments on fillers? Qcell takes forever to cure enough so it can be sanded.
A: If you want to use qcell...
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...
Glasair Vertical Stabilizer Hints
Written by Jim Dutton
When I started closing the vertical stab I decided it would be easier if I did not get in my own...
Glasair Wheel Pants and Nose Gear Strut Fairings
Written by Jim Dutton
Glasair FT Builders - file this information away for future reference when you start installation of the wheel pants and nose...
Glasair Elevator Hinge Offset
Written by Jim Dutton
This information may help builders (Glasair and other composite aircraft) who have not yet closed their horizontal stabilizers avoid the dreaded...
Glasair Rudder Assembly Hints
Written by Jim Dutton
When I reviewed the rudder assembly instructions, I thought there must be an easier way to install the three foam ribs,...
Glasair Brake System Installation
File this info away for future reference when you start your brake system installation. When you start pondering the Nylaflow tubing/brass fitting brake system...
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...