Nutplate Jig
Submitted by Don Jessup.
Don't delay—make yourself a metal template to drill all the holes you will make for nutplates. About 1" x 2" seems...
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....
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 and Sportsman Aileron Construction Tips
Fitting the aileron skin: In fitting the aileron skin, after clecoing the lower skin surface to the aft ribs, it is easier to turn...
GlaStar and Sportsman Flap Construction Tips
Flap track guide hints:
Rivet the flap track guide arms and reinforcement angles to rib pairs A & C and the Deployment arms (pair...
Building a Workbench & Wing Jig
Here are a few tips on building a suitable workbench and wing jig for the GlaStar and Sportsman submitted by our members.
Workbench from the wing...
Engine Plumbing
Many of you may not be familiar with proper engine plumbing techniques. The beauty of home-building is to do it your own way, reducing...
GlaStar and Sportsman Window Installation
Mask off the front and back of the window to approx. 1.5" of the edge. (Blue 3M 2" tape)
Trim perimeter of window to fit...
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...
Adding Inspection Holes to the GlaStar or Sportsman Wing
Cutting inspection plate holes: Here is one way to cut (perhaps scribe is a better choice of words) a nice inspection circle in your...