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...

Electronic Landing Gear Pump Drive Circuit

This builder mod has been authored by André Beusch. The circuit described below can be used in the Glasair to replace the solenoids circuit provided with...

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...

Brake Caliper Threaded Rod Separation

An email from one of our members with a Glasair II-RG prompted a flurry of activity these last few days. As you can see, the...
Glasair has in stock three different number stainless steel washers. The (522-5626-003) washer has a 3/8" ID inner hole for use in the G-I and II main gear retract actuators which also have a 3/8" shaft. The (522-5626-001) washer has a 7/16" ID hole for use in the G-I and II nose gear actuator and the G-III main gear actuators. The (522-5626-005) washer has a ½" ID for use in the G-III nose gear actuator.

Glasair RG Service Alert: Hydraulic Actuator Washer

The Glasair Technical Support Desk was recently contacted by the builder of a flying Glasair II who had a hydraulic fluid leak around the...

Upgrading Your Glasair-I Fuselage

This is a follow-up to the earlier article about the upgrading of the Glasair one wing. Just as the G-I wing can be upgraded...
Glasair-I wing. Photo: Andy Plunkett

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...
Turbine Glasair-I

Turbine Glasair G-I

One of the "fun" aspects of working the Technical Support desk is we get a sneak preview of what some of the builders are...

All About Gas Caps

The first Glasair kit was shipped over 25 years ago and now there are hundreds flying. In many cases these flying airplanes are introducing...

Marking Electrical Wires and Connectors

This couple of tips for marking electrical connections from builder Roy Kokenge might save you some time when you are doing your wiring. Dye for connectors:...