Are You a Safe Pilot?
Do you consider yourself a safe pilot? Why? When you make a flight in your GlaStar, Sportsman or other aircraft, what kinds of pre-flight...
New Builder?
So you just bought an airplane kit. Congratulations!
That big crate is on it's way. Yikes! Now what?
You'll be glad to know you're not alone. There...
Oshkosh AirVenture 2009
Written by Greg and Sue Prentiss
For starters, we didn’t beat out the RV aficionados. It was close though, 400+ RVs and 19 Glasairs. I’m not...
Doing Business with the Glasair III
"You try to do too many things when we go someplace," is a comment I'll sometimes hear from my wife, Bonita. And I guess...
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...
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...
Sensenich Fixed-Pitch Propeller Nomenclature and Repitching
Sensenich aluminum fixed-pitch propeller model designation system
EXAMPLE..._70CM6S16-0-79_
_ Special letter prefix to identify accessories or composition of propeller. Current letters include 'S' for STC...
Glasair Rudder Assembly Hints
Written by Jim Dutton
When I reviewed the rudder assembly instructions, I thought there must be an easier way to install the three foam ribs,...
Oshkosh AirVenture 2011
Written by Greg and Sue Prentiss
Well, here we are at AirVenture 2011, aka Oshkosh. It’s a great time to be alive and be able...
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...