Vernier-Assist Throttle Control
I struggled with the ACS throttle control cable on N11YM for the first 82 hours. I had two issues:
The throttle control was too...
Cooling Ramps
These are cowling inlet ramps that help significantly with keeping cylinder head temperatures down during extended climbs in hot weather. They can be ordered...
GlaStar Rudder Trim
Submitted by Bill Wilson, GlaStar
I developed a servo-driven electric rudder trim and installed in the GlaStar kit I started in August 1996. I won't...
Fillers
Every Glasair and GlaStar kit contains plastic bags of the white powders (guaranteed to raise the suspicions of any DEA agent!) that we know...
Ten Things You Can Do to Help Him Build the Airplane
Note to readers: This article is not intended to give anyone the impression that it’s always the guy who builds the plane while his...
GlaStar Door Installation Tips
Door warpage: It sounds like you have encountered a door fit problem which we have encountered on many Glastars as well. What we have...
Easy Muffler Shroud
This is an easy way to make a mold for a muffler shroud layup.
I pegged a board which I clamped to the table of...
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...
GlaStar Wing Folding
For a taildragger, folding the wing is an accident waiting to happen. Mess up and you will damage the airplane like I did. I...
Riveting Tips
Dimples: Those cute little depressions around the rivet heads that occur when riveting light skins are almost impossible to avoid. They are caused by...