Hinge Pin Safetying

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This tip provided by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG. Here is the method 1 used to safety my aileron and flap hinges. The method First, add 1-3/8"...

Fuel Drains Tip

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This builder tip was submitted by Barry Bieber, Glasair II-S RG You know the rounded ends of the elevator and stabilizer shearwebs—the sections you cut off per...

Instrument Panel Washers

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This tip was submitted by Barry Bieber Glasair II-S RG If you're trying to build a showplane, don't bother trying to use allen head instrument...

Glasair Engine to Fuselage Alignment

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This builder tip was submitted by David Walker, Glasair II-S RG. Coming to the point where you want to align your engine to the firewall? The method...

Stopping Cabin Air Outflow

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This tip was submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III. Cabin ventilation in all Glasair models has always been excellent and entirely adequate through two eyeball vents....

Cyanoacrylate Glues

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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...

Glasair Elevator Trim Cable Crimping Tool

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The 3/64" elevator trim cables in the Glasair are secured with two NicoPress sleeves (P/N 450-0002-015) per end. Stoddard-Hamilton supplies these sleeves because they’re...

Alternate Method for Determining External Dimensions of Slotted Flaps

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This tip was submitted by Troy Scott, Glasair Super II RG. Shortly after I began construction of the slotted flaps for my Super II, it became...

Technique for Cutting Stainless Engine Mount Backing Plates

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This tip was submitted by Richard May, Glasair III. I found a method that makes the job of cutting, shaping and drilling the engine mount backing...

Design and Construction of Embedded Antennas for Glasairs

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This tip was submitted by Kurt Rutkowski, Glasair Super II RG. Due to the composite construction of the Glasair, there is no need to use conventional,...