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...
Wingtip Installation Tip
There is a conflict in the wing tip construction as per the Manual (Rev C) Section VI Wing assembly, Fig 43 p.103 instructs you...
Sportsman Transfer Pump Filters
I installed fuel filters between my tip tanks and Facet transfer pumps after one pump failed due to FOD.
Facet specifies a 74 micron filter...
Assembling Sportsman Flaps Without Helpers
I didn't have any helpers like the manual warns for bending and drilling the top skins for the flaps since they are 10 feet...
Water Seal
Water leaks and noise have been things I’ve wanted to solve for a long time. Once my Sportsman was painted, I taped some simple...
Metalworking Tips
Deburring rivet holes: A 3" Scotchbrite wheel in a variable speed drill motor does a very fast job of deburring long lines of rivet...
GlaStar Auxiliary Fuel Tank Tips
Extra inspection hole: I installed an extra inspection hole, located at the connection of aux tank to fuel line. I obtained the parts (doubler...
Keeping Oil Temperatures Low
Sorting out the oil temperature issues and CHT temperature spread was a bit of a challenge. Extended climbs during Sydney summers had to be...
Scotch Electrical Tape for Sealing Gaps
I change the gear every float season so for sealing the gap between the gear leg and the fuselage I used a general purpose...
Riveting the GlaStar Top Skins
Riveting on the top skins: I used saw horses, carefully set up, to support the wings instead of putting them back in the wing...