Hazardous Chemicals in the Building Process
As you build and maintain your airplane you will likely use a number of hazardous chemicals.
Knowing how to handle these chemicals safely and what...
EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
I recently became aware of a great battery alternative for Glasair owners. Here is the statement from their website.
About EarthX
“EarthX, Inc. is a US...
Lightweight Custom Jack
Steve and I recently installed a set of Thomas Cox’s jack pads on our tricycle-gear GlaStar. These beautifully machined pads fit perfectly and will...
Sensenich Fixed-Pitch Propeller Nomenclature and Repitching
Sensenich aluminum fixed-pitch propeller model designation system
EXAMPLE..._70CM6S16-0-79_
_ Special letter prefix to identify accessories or composition of propeller. Current letters include 'S' for STC...
Nuisance Oil Leaks
With about 370 hours on my Superior XP-360 engine, I had developed several small leaks that were difficult to track down, but I discovered a...
Service Bulletin for Dynon Heated Pitot Tubes
Applicability and Affected Equipment
This bulletin affects the Dynon Avionics Heated AOA/Pitot Probe (p/n 100667-000).
Description
Dynon Avionics has received reports from pilots who have experienced degraded...
When Good Hydraulic Pumps Go Bad
I have had more than my share of issues with the retracts on my Glasair II RG:
Actuator Leaks
Hydraulic pressure gauge cracked and...
Engine Overhaul
As part of requirement to obtain my A&P certificate, I was to witness a few more engine overhauls, so I called Poplar Grove Airmotive...
Glasair RG Inspection Alert: Landing Gear Trunion
A Glasair II-S RG builder with several hundred hours on his aircraft has called my attention to an item on the main landing gear...
Glasair RG Inspection Alert: Landing Gear
Two items have come to my attention, which I would like to relate to all Glasair RG aircraft builders and flyers.
Item 1: During an...