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...
GlaStar Air Induction Tips
Air induction placement: Place your air induction NACA scoop on the lower left side of the cowling. In tuft testing, this area had straight...
Making Your Own Ribs
Making ribs is a simple process not requiring more than what is found in a standard wood shop. You will need a oak form...
Cake Frosting Applicator for Applying Resin/Mill Fiber Mix Warning
I recently heard a great suggestion for applying the resin/mill fiber mixture to the rib and spar tops of wings, stabilizers, rudders, etc. The...
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...
GlaStar Antenna Installation Tips
Transponder ground plane: Make your aluminum ground plane for your transponder as large as possible for effective use. I placed mine under the pilot's...
GlaStar Cowling Installation Tips
Cowling installation: The Lycoming cowling instructions say that you need to have the prop and spinner installed before you attempt to install the cowling....
Finish Glass Work Tips
Glassing the top on: When glassing the tail of the top deck to the aft part of the fuselage there is a problem area....
GlaStar Fuselage Assembly Tips
Step 27: If your kit includes the upper shell attach fittings pre-made with all holes predrilled, as mine did, when doing the final installation,...
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,...