Upgrading a G-I Wing to G-II Configuration
The original G-I wing can take advantage of a number of later kit components and component locations.
First the fuel tank capacity can be increased...
Stainless-Steel Exhaust Systems
The installation and inspection of your aircraft’s exhaust system are fairly straightforward subjects, but we get enough queries from both Glasair and GlaStar builders...
Modifying 180 HP Lower Cowl to Clear 200 HP Engine
Initial installation of the 200hp engine (slightly wider than 180 hp) in my Glasair-II resulted in contact between the heads of the two forward...
Locating and Center-Punching Holes
You may have the best tools, but it's knowing how to use them that makes you a craftsman - in this case our members...
400-Hour Scrapbook
Written by Mike Palmer, Glasair I/II FT.
We’ve been flying almost two years now in our Glasair I I/II FT (it’s part Glasair I and part...
Moving Your Completed Glasair in One Piece
Throughout the building process, my dad and I adopted a strategy of completing as much as possible while the plane was still in my...
Glasair Torque Values
We receive a number of calls asking for the torque on bolts such as the engine mount to firewall or other fasteners that go...
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...
Rear Wing-Attach Bolt
This builder tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG
Here's the method I used to trim in the area around the rear wing-attach...
Nose Gear Wheel Fairing
Submitted by Don Jessup, Wellsboro PA, Glasair Super II FT
When you are fitting the nose wheel fairing the manual suggests a 7/8" space above the wheel fairing...