Firewall Grommet Alternative
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...
Mating the Wing to the Fuselage
Submitted by Chris Smith Gustavus, Alaska
I just passed another milestone in building my IIS RG-connecting the wing and the fuselage. I only have a few...
Testing the Airspeed Indicator
While flying off your test time, why not check your airspeed gauge? A simple, somewhat accurate way, if you have access to GPS, is...
John Burnaby’s Glasair Engine Control Quadrant
Written by John Burnaby
Make a template for the top of the wing in the console area.
Place template on wing in console location and scribe...
N24TX Engine Air Inlet and Cooling Design
Submitted by By Tom. M. Taylor, Aeropride Technology
N24TX is an early Glasair IIS-RG with a 200 hp Lycoming IO-360-C1C. I had heard that the...
AoA Indicator
Submitted by Carter Boswell
The multicolor rectangle thing on the glare shield is my AOA indicator in the “up” position. When retracted it sits flush...
Transponder Performance
Submitted by Evan Julber, Bend Oregon
I’d like to relay to the group two conversations I’ve had with others regarding transponder performance.
A friend of mine...
My First 1000 Hours
Written by Ed Covington
I am a 1982 homebuilt Glasair from Washington State. My parts were designed by Tom Hamilton and fabricated by his company,...
Lycoming Oil Pressure Port
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...
Shur-Lok Substitute
Submitted by Lou Kitz, Stoddard-Hamilton R&D
Although the Shur-Lok nuts make for a fairly easy installation, they have a cosmetic drawback. When installed from the...