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How to & Builder Tips

Ever wonder how to make a certain part with fiberglass or sheet metal? Or fix an oil leak? These tips can guide you and reduce the amount of head-scratching.

Workbench

Building a Workbench & Wing Jig

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Here are a few tips on building a suitable workbench and wing jig for the GlaStar and Sportsman submitted by our members. Workbench from the wing...
GlaStar wing in its jig

GlaStar Wing Assembly Tips

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Positioning the leading edge wing skins: In positioning the leading edge wing skins, I found it easier to start by clamping one edge in...
O-360, fixed pitch, Van's induction system and baffling. Photo: Martin Baumer

GlaStar Baffling Tips

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Baffling: I used the Vans's RV-6 intake, carb air box, and baffling. I find them to work well and efficiently. I did have a...

Installing the Navaid AP-1 Wing Leveler in the GlaStar

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Submitted by Al Sibley, GlaStar I have finally arrived at what I consider an acceptable design for the installation of the Navaid AP-1 wing leveler servo...
Glastar left wing in jig

GlaStar Wing Trailing Edges

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Here's a little summary on what I’ve learned recently about trailing edges for the amusement of anybody who still needs to do theirs. I’m...
nutplate

Nutplate Installation

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Dimpling nut plates: It can be difficult to dimple the nut plates. One of our A&Ps came up with a trick for not dimpling the...
GlaStar Rudder

GlaStar Rudder Installation Tips

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Marking the rudder spar rivet line: When I set the rivet line on the spar, I ran a taut string under the top and...

Cool Tools

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A while back I was asked how I was getting so much done on my plane in a short period of time. Naturally I...

Trimming Doors

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I installed one of my doors today and I found a method that helped mark the door for trimming. I’m not sure if someone...

The Dave Hulse GlaStar Strut Jig

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To borrow this jig, contact Dave Hulse via the members' forum.