Aileron Balancing Servo Tabs
The aileron servo helps reduce stick forces in roll.
BILL OF MATERIALS
1 12"x12" .032 aluminum sheet
88 3/32" pop rivets
24 1-1/4" aluminum extruded hinge...
Drilling Tips
With so many holes that need to be drilled in a typical GlaStar or Sportsman, it pays to learn some tricks to do it...
GlaStar Systems Installation Tips
Flap handle detent notches: Trial-fit flap detent notches in the flap actuator lever between the seats prior to chroming. I had to widen my aft-most...
Wheel Bearings
I was concerned about the salty sand we landed on in Baja corroding my wheels, so I rinsed them off and went flying, but...
Engine Break-in
Break-in of an engine refers primarily to the initial phase of operation in which the piston rings will "seat" against the cylinder walls.
Run-in refers...
Baffles Reduce Cylinder Temperatures
This is a technical tip for the cylinder baffling modifications we’ve come up with for the IO-360 and IO-375 engines. The windows in front...
GlaStar Firewall Template Tip
I started out by using the supplied template to cut out a cardboard firewall. It did not come close to fitting. I started all...
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...
Fiberglass Parts Warping in Hot Storage
Glenn Culver sent this tip.
I've had a problem with warped GlaStar doors after storing them in a hot location. If I were to do it...
Paint Codes for Matching GlaStar Gelcoat
Matching the GlaStar gel coat can be a challenge, but our members have provided the following tips for getting the right color.
DuPont Imron
Imron paint...