Propeller and Spinner Installation Tips
Propeller cutout and resin: The template for the cutout in the spinner for the prop blades is incorrect due to the addition by SH...
Streamlined Heated Pitot Tube
Want a unique pitot tube? Follow these instructions from Eric Jones and build a custom heated pitot tube. Eric Jones can be reached via his...
White Powders of Fiberglass Construction
Every Glasair and GlaStar kit contains plastic bags of the white powders (guaranteed to raise the suspicions of any DEA agent!) that we know...
Fiberglassing Tips
Working with fiberglass and resin is as much art as it is science. As builders gain confidence and get used to working with fiberglass,...
GlaStar and Sportsman Wing Jig Tips
Building the wing jig: I made my jig so that both wings could be built back to back. I made mirror images of the...
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...
GlaStar Aileron and Flap Installation Tips
Whilst many have been at Oshkosh enjoying themselves, I have been doing likewise checking out my first wing in preparation for riveting on the...
Peel and Stick Washers
Submitted by by Mark Kokstis, GlaStar
I am submitting a suggestion that may just cut down on the frustration level of builders. I had many problems...
Tips for GlaStar Waterline Marking
Water level: When marking your waterline on the fuselage or leveling it to install the gear, don't use S-H's string method. Make a water...
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...