Glasair Header Tank Flop Tube Installation Tips
The following illustrations show how to install a flop tube into the header tank. Note that it is mounted on the side to facilitate...
200-hp Engines in a Glasair FT?
There have been a few inquires about the use of a 200 hp engine such as an IO-360-(A) or (C) series for use in...
Glasair III Emergency Gear Extension System
The Glasair III emergency gear extension system was developed to provide gear extension redundancy for complete peace of mind. It separates the emergency extension...
Alternate Horizontal Stabilizer Hinge Alignment and Jigging
Submitted by Neal Garvin and Hal Mandly, Glasair Super II-S RG
This method uses a taut line strung between the two outboard hinges as a guide...
Glasair Fuel Vent Master’s Thesis
Purpose
I have been considering a modification to the fuel vent system on my Glasair Il-S. I know this statement makes you want to rush...
First Flights of N902S Modified to Super II-S Configuration
Our prototype II-S with the 32% larger horizontal stabilizer modified last fall has been undergoing more extensive rework to configure it representative of our...
Glasair III Horizontal Stabilizer Angle of Incidence
There has been some question among our builders as to the proper horizontal stabilizer position relative to water line 100. Through our investigations we...
Composite Joint Testing
I recently conducted a series of destructive tests to learn more about the factors which affect integrity of builder-fabricated fiberglass joints, and I think...
Improving the Glasair II Models
Yes, we have decided to extend the length of the fuselage of the Glasair II TD, FT, and RG models by 14" overall The...
Spin Testing the Glasair RG
Written by Bob Herendeen
Earlier this year I was asked by Bob Gavinsky, Vice President of engineering at Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft, if I would be interested in...