Building a Workbench & Wing Jig
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 Assembly Tips
Positioning the leading edge wing skins: In positioning the leading edge wing skins, I found it easier to start by clamping one edge in...
GlaStar Baffling Tips
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
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 Wing Trailing Edges
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 Installation
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 Installation Tips
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
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
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
To borrow this jig, contact Dave Hulse via the members' forum.