Firewall Grommet Alternative

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Submitted by Dace Kirk, Phoenix Composites, Mesa Arizona At Phoenix Composites, Inc. we treat the problem of firewall grommets somewhat different. We find that there are...

A Farewell to (Rusty) Arms

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Submitted by by Mike Palmer, Glasair I/II FT Three hints—two about aileron counterweight arms, one about easing maintenance of the brake master cylinders. When mandatory Service Bulletin...
Glasair N48AG RG

Spin Testing the Glasair RG

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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...

Glasair Vertical Stabilizer Hints

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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...

Advanced Aero Components Acquires Glasair II and III Assets

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Glasair Aviation USA, LLC. and Advanced Aero Components "AAC" announced the sale of product line assets for the Glasair II and III models. According to Ian...

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...

Head in the Clouds

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IFR Training in the Glasair Super II Written by Craig O'Neal It was about halfway down the Columbia River Gorge that I decided to get my...

Lycoming Oil Pressure Port

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Submitted by Daniel Blumel, Glasair RG If you are experiencing high oil pressure readings, the problem may be a result of where the oil pressure...
Chuck Yeager in front of the Bell X-1. Photo: U.S. Air Force.

Are You a Test Pilot?

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Who do you think of when you hear the term, ‘Test Pilot’? I’d bet many, if not most of you, think first of Chuck...

Fiberglassing Tips

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Working with fiberglass and resin is as much art as it is science. As builders gain confidence and get used to working with fiberglass,...